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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.60, 1,763.24 and 395.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.60, 1,763.24 and 395.57 is: 593.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.60 : 1,763.24 = 395.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.60/1,763.24 = 395.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.60x = 1,763.24 × 395.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.60x = 697,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,487.28/1,175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.30

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