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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.76, 1,766.68 and 690.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.76, 1,766.68 and 690.56 is: 1,035.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.76 : 1,766.68 = 690.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.76/1,766.68 = 690.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.76x = 1,766.68 × 690.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.76x = 1,219,998.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,998.54/1,177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.86

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