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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.92, 1,766.88 and 484.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.92, 1,766.88 and 484.43 is: 726.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.92 : 1,766.88 = 484.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.92/1,766.88 = 484.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.92x = 1,766.88 × 484.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.92x = 855,920.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,920.84/1,177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.64

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