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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.87, 1,764.75 and 435.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.87, 1,764.75 and 435.97 is: 653.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.87 : 1,764.75 = 435.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.87/1,764.75 = 435.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.87x = 1,764.75 × 435.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.87x = 769,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,378.06/1,176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.75

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