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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.47, 1,761.57 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.47, 1,761.57 and 394.44 is: 591.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.47 : 1,761.57 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.47/1,761.57 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.47x = 1,761.57 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.47x = 694,833.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,833.67/1,174.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.61

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