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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.87, 1,763.28 and 353.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.87, 1,763.28 and 353.97 is: 530.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.87 : 1,763.28 = 353.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.87/1,763.28 = 353.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.87x = 1,763.28 × 353.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.87x = 624,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,148.22/1,175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.80

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