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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.40, 1,764.48 and 354.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.40, 1,764.48 and 354.69 is: 532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.40 : 1,764.48 = 354.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.40/1,764.48 = 354.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.40x = 1,764.48 × 354.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.40x = 625,843.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,843.41/1,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.00

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