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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.76, 1,759.12 and 403.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.76, 1,759.12 and 403.24 is: 604.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.76 : 1,759.12 = 403.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.76/1,759.12 = 403.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.76x = 1,759.12 × 403.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.76x = 709,347.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,347.55/1,172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.85

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