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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.90, 1,763.64 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.90, 1,763.64 and 354.42 is: 531.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.90 : 1,763.64 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.90/1,763.64 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.90x = 1,763.64 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.90x = 625,069.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,069.29/1,175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.57

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