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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.96, 1,760.64 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.96, 1,760.64 and 393.84 is: 590.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.96 : 1,760.64 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.96/1,760.64 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.96x = 1,760.64 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.96x = 693,410.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,410.46/1,173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.66

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