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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.06, 1,762.84 and 395.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.06, 1,762.84 and 395.32 is: 592.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.06 : 1,762.84 = 395.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.06/1,762.84 = 395.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.06x = 1,762.84 × 395.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.06x = 696,885.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,885.91/1,176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.56

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