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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.36, 1,766.16 and 484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.36, 1,766.16 and 484.32 is: 726.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.36 : 1,766.16 = 484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.36/1,766.16 = 484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.36x = 1,766.16 × 484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.36x = 855,386.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,386.61/1,177.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.53

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