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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.35, 1,759.49 and 403.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.35, 1,759.49 and 403.31 is: 604.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.35 : 1,759.49 = 403.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.35/1,759.49 = 403.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.35x = 1,759.49 × 403.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.35x = 709,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,623.81/1,173.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.78

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