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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.41, 1,766.31 and 397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.41, 1,766.31 and 397.49 is: 596.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.41 : 1,766.31 = 397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.41/1,766.31 = 397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.41x = 1,766.31 × 397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.41x = 702,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,081.73/1,177.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.29

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