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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.06, 1,762.81 and 395.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.06, 1,762.81 and 395.03 is: 592.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.06 : 1,762.81 = 395.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.06/1,762.81 = 395.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.06x = 1,762.81 × 395.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.06x = 696,358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,358.56/1,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.62

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