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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.43, 1,764.60 and 396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.43, 1,764.60 and 396.91 is: 595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.43 : 1,764.60 = 396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.43/1,764.60 = 396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.43x = 1,764.60 × 396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.43x = 700,387.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,387.39/1,176.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.35

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