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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177, 1,764.72 and 560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177, 1,764.72 and 560.80 is: 840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177 : 1,764.72 = 560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177/1,764.72 = 560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177x = 1,764.72 × 560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177x = 989,654.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,654.98/1,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.83

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