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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.63, 1,765.81 and 561.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.63, 1,765.81 and 561.02 is: 841.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.63 : 1,765.81 = 561.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.63/1,765.81 = 561.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.63x = 1,765.81 × 561.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.63x = 990,644.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,644.49/1,177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.22

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