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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.06, 1,759.65 and 403.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.06, 1,759.65 and 403.50 is: 605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.06 : 1,759.65 = 403.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.06/1,759.65 = 403.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.06x = 1,759.65 × 403.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.06x = 710,018.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,018.78/1,173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.27

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