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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.31, 1,764.70 and 354.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.31, 1,764.70 and 354.65 is: 532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.31 : 1,764.70 = 354.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.31/1,764.70 = 354.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.31x = 1,764.70 × 354.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.31x = 625,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,854.38/1,176.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.05

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