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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.61, 1,763.40 and 395.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.61, 1,763.40 and 395.46 is: 593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.61 : 1,763.40 = 395.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.61/1,763.40 = 395.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.61x = 1,763.40 × 395.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.61x = 697,354.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,354.16/1,175.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.18

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