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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.40, 1,764.38 and 435.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.40, 1,764.38 and 435.91 is: 653.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.40 : 1,764.38 = 435.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.40/1,764.38 = 435.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.40x = 1,764.38 × 435.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.40x = 769,105.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,105.91/1,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.78

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