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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.26, 1,765.83 and 483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.26, 1,765.83 and 483.76 is: 725.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.26 : 1,765.83 = 483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.26/1,765.83 = 483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.26x = 1,765.83 × 483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.26x = 854,233.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,233.51/1,177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.61

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