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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175, 1,762.50 and 405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175, 1,762.50 and 405.50 is: 608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175 : 1,762.50 = 405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175/1,762.50 = 405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175x = 1,762.50 × 405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175x = 714,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,693.75/1,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.25

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