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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.02, 1,764.11 and 396.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.02, 1,764.11 and 396.10 is: 594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.02 : 1,764.11 = 396.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.02/1,764.11 = 396.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.02x = 1,764.11 × 396.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.02x = 698,763.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,763.97/1,176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.18

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