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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.68, 1,766.60 and 408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.68, 1,766.60 and 408.08 is: 612.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.68 : 1,766.60 = 408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.68/1,766.60 = 408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.68x = 1,766.60 × 408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.68x = 720,914.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,914.13/1,177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.15

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