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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.88, 1,757.82 and 402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.88, 1,757.82 and 402.38 is: 603.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.88 : 1,757.82 = 402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.88/1,757.82 = 402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.88x = 1,757.82 × 402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.88x = 707,311.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,311.61/1,171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.57

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