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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.29, 1,766.52 and 484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.29, 1,766.52 and 484.18 is: 726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.29 : 1,766.52 = 484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.29/1,766.52 = 484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.29x = 1,766.52 × 484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.29x = 855,309.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,309.24/1,177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.51

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