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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.98, 1,763.94 and 354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.98, 1,763.94 and 354.22 is: 531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.98 : 1,763.94 = 354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.98/1,763.94 = 354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.98x = 1,763.94 × 354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.98x = 624,822.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,822.83/1,175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.32

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