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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.52, 1,761.02 and 394.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.52, 1,761.02 and 394.12 is: 590.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.52 : 1,761.02 = 394.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.52/1,761.02 = 394.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.52x = 1,761.02 × 394.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.52x = 694,053.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,053.20/1,174.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.92

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