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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.39, 1,765.02 and 560.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.39, 1,765.02 and 560.47 is: 840.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.39 : 1,765.02 = 560.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.39/1,765.02 = 560.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.39x = 1,765.02 × 560.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.39x = 989,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,240.76/1,177.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.20

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