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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.02, 1,760.99 and 394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.02, 1,760.99 and 394.11 is: 591.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.02 : 1,760.99 = 394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.02/1,760.99 = 394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.02x = 1,760.99 × 394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.02x = 694,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,021.80/1,174.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.15

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