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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.28, 1,762.86 and 395.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.28, 1,762.86 and 395.29 is: 592.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.28 : 1,762.86 = 395.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.28/1,762.86 = 395.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.28x = 1,762.86 × 395.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.28x = 696,836.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,836.52/1,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.91

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