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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.55, 1,767.83 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.55, 1,767.83 and 560.52 is: 840.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.55 : 1,767.83 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.55/1,767.83 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.55x = 1,767.83 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.55x = 990,901.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,901.27/1,178.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.78

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