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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.04, 1,765.36 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.04, 1,765.36 and 396.92 is: 595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.04 : 1,765.36 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.04/1,765.36 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.04x = 1,765.36 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.04x = 700,706.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,706.69/1,177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.31

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