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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.94, 1,768.02 and 398.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.94, 1,768.02 and 398.73 is: 597.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.94 : 1,768.02 = 398.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.94/1,768.02 = 398.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.94x = 1,768.02 × 398.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.94x = 704,962.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,962.61/1,178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.96

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