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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.43, 1,759.74 and 403.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.43, 1,759.74 and 403.75 is: 605.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.43 : 1,759.74 = 403.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.43/1,759.74 = 403.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.43x = 1,759.74 × 403.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.43x = 710,495.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,495.03/1,173.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.49

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