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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.78, 1,763.79 and 353.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.78, 1,763.79 and 353.90 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.78 : 1,763.79 = 353.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.78/1,763.79 = 353.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.78x = 1,763.79 × 353.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.78x = 624,194.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,194.69/1,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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