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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.88, 1,766.85 and 397.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.88, 1,766.85 and 397.87 is: 596.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.88 : 1,766.85 = 397.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.88/1,766.85 = 397.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.88x = 1,766.85 × 397.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.88x = 702,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,970.70/1,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.81

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