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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.74, 1,767.02 and 484.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.74, 1,767.02 and 484.58 is: 727.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.74 : 1,767.02 = 484.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.74/1,767.02 = 484.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.74x = 1,767.02 × 484.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.74x = 856,264.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,264.55/1,177.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.04

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