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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.20, 1,763.96 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.20, 1,763.96 and 354.24 is: 531.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.20 : 1,763.96 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.20/1,763.96 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.20x = 1,763.96 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.20x = 624,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,863.42/1,176.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.26

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