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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.87, 1,765.45 and 396.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.87, 1,765.45 and 396.53 is: 594.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.87 : 1,765.45 = 396.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.87/1,765.45 = 396.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.87x = 1,765.45 × 396.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.87x = 700,053.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,053.89/1,176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.84

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