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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.36, 1,764.77 and 354.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.36, 1,764.77 and 354.60 is: 531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.36 : 1,764.77 = 354.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.36/1,764.77 = 354.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.36x = 1,764.77 × 354.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.36x = 625,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,787.44/1,176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.97

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