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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.62, 1,764.30 and 657

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.62, 1,764.30 and 657 is: 984.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.62 : 1,764.30 = 657 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.62/1,764.30 = 657/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.62x = 1,764.30 × 657
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.62x = 1,159,145.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,145.10/1,177.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.31

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