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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.76, 1,768.11 and 398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.76, 1,768.11 and 398.76 is: 598.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.76 : 1,768.11 = 398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.76/1,768.11 = 398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.76x = 1,768.11 × 398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.76x = 705,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,045.66/1,178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.12

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