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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.64, 1,757.52 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.64, 1,757.52 and 402.08 is: 603.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.64 : 1,757.52 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.64/1,757.52 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.64x = 1,757.52 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.64x = 706,663.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,663.64/1,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.14

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