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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.53, 1,763.15 and 353.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.53, 1,763.15 and 353.80 is: 530.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.53 : 1,763.15 = 353.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.53/1,763.15 = 353.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.53x = 1,763.15 × 353.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.53x = 623,802.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,802.47/1,175.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.66

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