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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.43, 1,765.13 and 483.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.43, 1,765.13 and 483.67 is: 725.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.43 : 1,765.13 = 483.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.43/1,765.13 = 483.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.43x = 1,765.13 × 483.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.43x = 853,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,731.60/1,177.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.08

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