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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.16, 1,766.34 and 484.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.16, 1,766.34 and 484.34 is: 726.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.16 : 1,766.34 = 484.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.16/1,766.34 = 484.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.16x = 1,766.34 × 484.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.16x = 855,500.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,500.28/1,177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.75

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