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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.25, 1,767.41 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.25, 1,767.41 and 398.25 is: 597.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.25 : 1,767.41 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.25/1,767.41 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.25x = 1,767.41 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.25x = 703,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,869.04/1,178.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.39

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