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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.18, 1,764.32 and 396.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.18, 1,764.32 and 396.20 is: 594.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.18 : 1,764.32 = 396.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.18/1,764.32 = 396.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.18x = 1,764.32 × 396.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.18x = 699,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,012.78/1,176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.31

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