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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.56, 1,763.28 and 353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.56, 1,763.28 and 353.83 is: 530.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.56 : 1,763.28 = 353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.56/1,763.28 = 353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.56x = 1,763.28 × 353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.56x = 623,901.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,901.36/1,175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.73

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