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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.70, 1,766.55 and 659.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.70, 1,766.55 and 659.30 is: 988.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.70 : 1,766.55 = 659.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.70/1,766.55 = 659.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.70x = 1,766.55 × 659.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.70x = 1,164,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,686.42/1,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.95

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