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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.03, 1,764.14 and 396.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.03, 1,764.14 and 396.41 is: 594.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.03 : 1,764.14 = 396.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.03/1,764.14 = 396.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.03x = 1,764.14 × 396.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.03x = 699,311.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,311.93/1,176.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.64

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