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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.45, 1,765.60 and 484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.45, 1,765.60 and 484 is: 725.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.45 : 1,765.60 = 484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.45/1,765.60 = 484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.45x = 1,765.60 × 484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.45x = 854,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,550.40/1,177.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.76

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