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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.15, 1,760.73 and 394.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.15, 1,760.73 and 394.03 is: 590.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.15 : 1,760.73 = 394.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.15/1,760.73 = 394.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.15x = 1,760.73 × 394.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.15x = 693,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,780.44/1,174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.88

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