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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.94, 1,763.93 and 395.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.94, 1,763.93 and 395.80 is: 593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.94 : 1,763.93 = 395.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.94/1,763.93 = 395.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.94x = 1,763.93 × 395.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.94x = 698,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,160.07/1,175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.70

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