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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.60, 1,766.48 and 397.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.60, 1,766.48 and 397.72 is: 596.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.60 : 1,766.48 = 397.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.60/1,766.48 = 397.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.60x = 1,766.48 × 397.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.60x = 702,564.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,564.43/1,177.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.61

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