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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.88, 1,766.10 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.88, 1,766.10 and 397.71 is: 596.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.88 : 1,766.10 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.88/1,766.10 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.88x = 1,766.10 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.88x = 702,397.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,397.12/1,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.33

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