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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.82, 1,765.30 and 560.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.82, 1,765.30 and 560.20 is: 839.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.82 : 1,765.30 = 560.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.82/1,765.30 = 560.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.82x = 1,765.30 × 560.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.82x = 988,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,921.06/1,177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.62

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