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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.76, 1,767.04 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.76, 1,767.04 and 408.24 is: 612.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.76 : 1,767.04 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.76/1,767.04 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.76x = 1,767.04 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.76x = 721,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,376.41/1,177.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.50

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