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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.01, 1,764.27 and 343.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.01, 1,764.27 and 343.09 is: 514.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.01 : 1,764.27 = 343.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.01/1,764.27 = 343.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.01x = 1,764.27 × 343.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.01x = 605,303.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,303.39/1,176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.71

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