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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.08, 1,758.84 and 403.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.08, 1,758.84 and 403.40 is: 604.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.08 : 1,758.84 = 403.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.08/1,758.84 = 403.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.08x = 1,758.84 × 403.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.08x = 709,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,516.06/1,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.83

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