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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.75, 1,764.03 and 406.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.75, 1,764.03 and 406.25 is: 609.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.75 : 1,764.03 = 406.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.75/1,764.03 = 406.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.75x = 1,764.03 × 406.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.75x = 716,637.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,637.19/1,175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.51

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