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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.84, 1,766.64 and 715.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.84, 1,766.64 and 715.47 is: 1,073.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.84 : 1,766.64 = 715.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.84/1,766.64 = 715.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.84x = 1,766.64 × 715.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.84x = 1,263,973.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,973.98/1,177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.13

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