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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.53, 1,765.61 and 1,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.53, 1,765.61 and 1,044.28 is: 1,565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.53 : 1,765.61 = 1,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.53/1,765.61 = 1,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.53x = 1,765.61 × 1,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.53x = 1,843,791.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,791.21/1,177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.81

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