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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.61, 1,767.74 and 398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.61, 1,767.74 and 398.58 is: 597.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.61 : 1,767.74 = 398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.61/1,767.74 = 398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.61x = 1,767.74 × 398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.61x = 704,583.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,583.82/1,178.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.81

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