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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.54, 1,766.54 and 484.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.54, 1,766.54 and 484.58 is: 726.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.54 : 1,766.54 = 484.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.54/1,766.54 = 484.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.54x = 1,766.54 × 484.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.54x = 856,035.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,035.58/1,177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.97

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