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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.36, 1,763.36 and 395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.36, 1,763.36 and 395.44 is: 593.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.36 : 1,763.36 = 395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.36/1,763.36 = 395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.36x = 1,763.36 × 395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.36x = 697,303.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,303.08/1,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.27

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