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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.35, 1,761.59 and 394.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.35, 1,761.59 and 394.46 is: 591.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.35 : 1,761.59 = 394.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.35/1,761.59 = 394.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.35x = 1,761.59 × 394.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.35x = 694,868.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,868.97/1,174.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.71

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