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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.56, 1,759.66 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.56, 1,759.66 and 393.39 is: 589.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.56 : 1,759.66 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.56/1,759.66 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.56x = 1,759.66 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.56x = 692,231.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,231.66/1,173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.86

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