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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.35, 1,765.98 and 483.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.35, 1,765.98 and 483.81 is: 725.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.35 : 1,765.98 = 483.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.35/1,765.98 = 483.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.35x = 1,765.98 × 483.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.35x = 854,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,398.78/1,177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.70

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