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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.53, 1,761.38 and 394.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.53, 1,761.38 and 394.37 is: 591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.53 : 1,761.38 = 394.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.53/1,761.38 = 394.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.53x = 1,761.38 × 394.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.53x = 694,632.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,632.74/1,174.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.41

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