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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.32, 1,766.61 and 560.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.32, 1,766.61 and 560.64 is: 841.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.32 : 1,766.61 = 560.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.32/1,766.61 = 560.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.32x = 1,766.61 × 560.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.32x = 990,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,432.23/1,177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.26

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