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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.56, 1,765.22 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.56, 1,765.22 and 407.52 is: 610.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.56 : 1,765.22 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.56/1,765.22 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.56x = 1,765.22 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.56x = 719,362.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,362.45/1,177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.89

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