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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.88, 1,763.84 and 354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.88, 1,763.84 and 354.12 is: 531.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.88 : 1,763.84 = 354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.88/1,763.84 = 354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.88x = 1,763.84 × 354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.88x = 624,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,611.02/1,175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.19

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