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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.13, 1,765.09 and 483.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.13, 1,765.09 and 483.67 is: 725.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.13 : 1,765.09 = 483.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.13/1,765.09 = 483.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.13x = 1,765.09 × 483.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.13x = 853,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,718.66/1,177.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.25

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