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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.24, 1,764.29 and 354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.24, 1,764.29 and 354.54 is: 531.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.24 : 1,764.29 = 354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.24/1,764.29 = 354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.24x = 1,764.29 × 354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.24x = 625,509.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,509.60/1,176.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.79

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