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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.14, 1,759.98 and 403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.14, 1,759.98 and 403.64 is: 605.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.14 : 1,759.98 = 403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.14/1,759.98 = 403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.14x = 1,759.98 × 403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.14x = 710,398.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,398.33/1,173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.55

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