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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.77, 1,763.45 and 395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.77, 1,763.45 and 395.68 is: 593.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.77 : 1,763.45 = 395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.77/1,763.45 = 395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.77x = 1,763.45 × 395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.77x = 697,761.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,761.90/1,175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.45

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