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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176, 1,763.54 and 354.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176, 1,763.54 and 354.03 is: 530.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176 : 1,763.54 = 354.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176/1,763.54 = 354.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176x = 1,763.54 × 354.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176x = 624,346.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,346.07/1,176
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.91

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