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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.55, 1,768.10 and 398.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.55, 1,768.10 and 398.57 is: 597.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.55 : 1,768.10 = 398.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.55/1,768.10 = 398.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.55x = 1,768.10 × 398.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.55x = 704,700.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,700.78/1,178.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.94

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