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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.93, 1,764.10 and 406.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.93, 1,764.10 and 406.25 is: 609.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.93 : 1,764.10 = 406.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.93/1,764.10 = 406.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.93x = 1,764.10 × 406.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.93x = 716,665.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,665.63/1,175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.45

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