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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.13, 1,762.96 and 405.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.13, 1,762.96 and 405.63 is: 608.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.13 : 1,762.96 = 405.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.13/1,762.96 = 405.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.13x = 1,762.96 × 405.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.13x = 715,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,100.65/1,175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.53

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