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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.02, 1,765.13 and 560.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.02, 1,765.13 and 560.21 is: 840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.02 : 1,765.13 = 560.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.02/1,765.13 = 560.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.02x = 1,765.13 × 560.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.02x = 988,831.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,831.85/1,177.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.11

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