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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.75, 1,762.17 and 405.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.75, 1,762.17 and 405.25 is: 607.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.75 : 1,762.17 = 405.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.75/1,762.17 = 405.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.75x = 1,762.17 × 405.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.75x = 714,119.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,119.39/1,174.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.89

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