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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.52, 1,767.73 and 398.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.52, 1,767.73 and 398.27 is: 597.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.52 : 1,767.73 = 398.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.52/1,767.73 = 398.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.52x = 1,767.73 × 398.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.52x = 704,033.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,033.83/1,178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.39

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