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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.83, 1,762.25 and 395.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.83, 1,762.25 and 395.71 is: 593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.83 : 1,762.25 = 395.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.83/1,762.25 = 395.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.83x = 1,762.25 × 395.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.83x = 697,339.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,339.95/1,174.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.57

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