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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.52, 1,767.78 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.52, 1,767.78 and 398.52 is: 597.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.52 : 1,767.78 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.52/1,767.78 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.52x = 1,767.78 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.52x = 704,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,495.69/1,178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.78

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