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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.59, 1,766.49 and 397.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.59, 1,766.49 and 397.68 is: 596.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.59 : 1,766.49 = 397.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.59/1,766.49 = 397.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.59x = 1,766.49 × 397.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.59x = 702,487.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,487.90/1,177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.55

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