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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.74, 1,767.94 and 398.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.74, 1,767.94 and 398.60 is: 597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.74 : 1,767.94 = 398.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.74/1,767.94 = 398.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.74x = 1,767.94 × 398.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.74x = 704,700.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,700.88/1,178.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.84

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