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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.42, 1,762.94 and 395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.42, 1,762.94 and 395.34 is: 592.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.42 : 1,762.94 = 395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.42/1,762.94 = 395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.42x = 1,762.94 × 395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.42x = 696,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,958.72/1,175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.95

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