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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.83, 1,767.08 and 709.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.83, 1,767.08 and 709.83 is: 1,064.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.83 : 1,767.08 = 709.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.83/1,767.08 = 709.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.83x = 1,767.08 × 709.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.83x = 1,254,328.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,328.17/1,177.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.95

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