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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.72, 1,763.52 and 353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.72, 1,763.52 and 353.96 is: 530.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.72 : 1,763.52 = 353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.72/1,763.52 = 353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.72x = 1,763.52 × 353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.72x = 624,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,215.54/1,175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.92

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