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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.07, 1,765.64 and 560.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.07, 1,765.64 and 560.84 is: 841.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.07 : 1,765.64 = 560.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.07/1,765.64 = 560.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.07x = 1,765.64 × 560.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.07x = 990,241.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,241.54/1,177.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.28

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