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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.91, 1,763.79 and 396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.91, 1,763.79 and 396.30 is: 594.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.91 : 1,763.79 = 396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.91/1,763.79 = 396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.91x = 1,763.79 × 396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.91x = 698,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,989.98/1,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.42

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