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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.68, 1,761.84 and 405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.68, 1,761.84 and 405 is: 607.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.68 : 1,761.84 = 405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.68/1,761.84 = 405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.68x = 1,761.84 × 405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.68x = 713,545.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,545.20/1,174.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.44

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