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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.99, 1,763.63 and 406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.99, 1,763.63 and 406.31 is: 609.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.99 : 1,763.63 = 406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.99/1,763.63 = 406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.99x = 1,763.63 × 406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.99x = 716,584.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,584.41/1,175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.34

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