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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.23, 1,764.93 and 560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.23, 1,764.93 and 560.88 is: 840.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.23 : 1,764.93 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.23/1,764.93 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.23x = 1,764.93 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.23x = 989,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,913.94/1,177.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.88

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