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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.15, 1,767.22 and 560.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.15, 1,767.22 and 560.01 is: 840.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.15 : 1,767.22 = 560.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.15/1,767.22 = 560.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.15x = 1,767.22 × 560.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.15x = 989,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,666.10/1,178.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.02

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