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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.93, 1,766.53 and 408.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.93, 1,766.53 and 408.25 is: 612.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.93 : 1,766.53 = 408.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.93/1,766.53 = 408.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.93x = 1,766.53 × 408.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.93x = 721,185.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,185.87/1,177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.25

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