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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.62, 1,763.70 and 395.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.62, 1,763.70 and 395.72 is: 593.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.62 : 1,763.70 = 395.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.62/1,763.70 = 395.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.62x = 1,763.70 × 395.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.62x = 697,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,931.36/1,175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.67

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