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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.56, 1,766.40 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.56, 1,766.40 and 408 is: 612.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.56 : 1,766.40 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.56/1,766.40 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.56x = 1,766.40 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.56x = 720,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,691.20/1,177.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.02

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