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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.54, 1,765.23 and 407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.54, 1,765.23 and 407.50 is: 610.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.54 : 1,765.23 = 407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.54/1,765.23 = 407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.54x = 1,765.23 × 407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.54x = 719,331.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,331.23/1,177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.88

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