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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.74, 1,760.33 and 393.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.74, 1,760.33 and 393.77 is: 590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.74 : 1,760.33 = 393.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.74/1,760.33 = 393.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.74x = 1,760.33 × 393.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.74x = 693,154.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,154.37/1,173.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.55

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