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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.73, 1,763.58 and 395.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.73, 1,763.58 and 395.58 is: 593.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.73 : 1,763.58 = 395.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.73/1,763.58 = 395.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.73x = 1,763.58 × 395.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.73x = 697,636.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,636.98/1,175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.36

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