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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.65, 1,761.63 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.65, 1,761.63 and 394.68 is: 591.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.65 : 1,761.63 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.65/1,761.63 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.65x = 1,761.63 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.65x = 695,280.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,280.13/1,174.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.90

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