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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.04, 1,764.06 and 395.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.04, 1,764.06 and 395.90 is: 593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.04 : 1,764.06 = 395.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.04/1,764.06 = 395.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.04x = 1,764.06 × 395.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.04x = 698,391.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,391.35/1,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.85

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