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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.88, 1,764.06 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.88, 1,764.06 and 354.15 is: 531.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.88 : 1,764.06 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.88/1,764.06 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.88x = 1,764.06 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.88x = 624,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,741.85/1,175.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.30

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