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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.52, 1,763.66 and 395.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.52, 1,763.66 and 395.90 is: 593.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.52 : 1,763.66 = 395.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.52/1,763.66 = 395.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.52x = 1,763.66 × 395.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.52x = 698,232.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,232.99/1,175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.98

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