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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.32, 1,764.35 and 354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.32, 1,764.35 and 354.41 is: 531.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.32 : 1,764.35 = 354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.32/1,764.35 = 354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.32x = 1,764.35 × 354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.32x = 625,292.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,292.69/1,176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.57

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