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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.78, 1,763.67 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.78, 1,763.67 and 354.08 is: 531.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.78 : 1,763.67 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.78/1,763.67 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.78x = 1,763.67 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.78x = 624,480.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,480.27/1,175.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.12

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