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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.73, 1,763.70 and 395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.73, 1,763.70 and 395.76 is: 593.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.73 : 1,763.70 = 395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.73/1,763.70 = 395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.73x = 1,763.70 × 395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.73x = 698,001.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,001.91/1,175.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.68

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