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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.38, 1,763.34 and 405.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.38, 1,763.34 and 405.88 is: 608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.38 : 1,763.34 = 405.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.38/1,763.34 = 405.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.38x = 1,763.34 × 405.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.38x = 715,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,693.59/1,175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.91

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