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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.63, 1,766.35 and 560.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.63, 1,766.35 and 560.41 is: 840.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.63 : 1,766.35 = 560.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.63/1,766.35 = 560.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.63x = 1,766.35 × 560.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.63x = 989,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,880.20/1,177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.57

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