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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.51, 1,763.35 and 395.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.51, 1,763.35 and 395.51 is: 593.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.51 : 1,763.35 = 395.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.51/1,763.35 = 395.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.51x = 1,763.35 × 395.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.51x = 697,412.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,412.75/1,175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.29

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