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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.76, 1,758.04 and 402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.76, 1,758.04 and 402.24 is: 603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.76 : 1,758.04 = 402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.76/1,758.04 = 402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.76x = 1,758.04 × 402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.76x = 707,154.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,154.01/1,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.50

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