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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.17, 1,762.35 and 395.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.17, 1,762.35 and 395.05 is: 592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.17 : 1,762.35 = 395.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.17/1,762.35 = 395.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.17x = 1,762.35 × 395.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.17x = 696,216.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,216.37/1,175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.44

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