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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.55, 1,763.61 and 656.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.55, 1,763.61 and 656.39 is: 983.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.55 : 1,763.61 = 656.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.55/1,763.61 = 656.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.55x = 1,763.61 × 656.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.55x = 1,157,622.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,622.84/1,177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.08

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