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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.63, 1,758.94 and 403.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.63, 1,758.94 and 403.13 is: 604.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.63 : 1,758.94 = 403.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.63/1,758.94 = 403.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.63x = 1,758.94 × 403.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.63x = 709,071.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,071.68/1,172.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.69

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