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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.80, 1,758.72 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.80, 1,758.72 and 403.20 is: 604.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.80 : 1,758.72 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.80/1,758.72 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.80x = 1,758.72 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.80x = 709,115.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,115.90/1,172.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.63

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