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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.11, 1,761.50 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.11, 1,761.50 and 394.20 is: 591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.11 : 1,761.50 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.11/1,761.50 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.11x = 1,761.50 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.11x = 694,381.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,381.33/1,174.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.41

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