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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.94, 1,765.80 and 561.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.94, 1,765.80 and 561.26 is: 841.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.94 : 1,765.80 = 561.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.94/1,765.80 = 561.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.94x = 1,765.80 × 561.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.94x = 991,072.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,072.91/1,177.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.36

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