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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.84, 1,762.08 and 405.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.84, 1,762.08 and 405.52 is: 608.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.84 : 1,762.08 = 405.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.84/1,762.08 = 405.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.84x = 1,762.08 × 405.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.84x = 714,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,558.68/1,174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.22

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