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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.29, 1,760.85 and 394.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.29, 1,760.85 and 394.02 is: 590.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.29 : 1,760.85 = 394.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.29/1,760.85 = 394.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.29x = 1,760.85 × 394.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.29x = 693,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,810.12/1,174.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.83

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