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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.40, 1,763.24 and 395.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.40, 1,763.24 and 395.37 is: 593.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.40 : 1,763.24 = 395.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.40/1,763.24 = 395.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.40x = 1,763.24 × 395.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.40x = 697,130.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,130.22/1,175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.10

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