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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.41, 1,764.54 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.41, 1,764.54 and 354.66 is: 531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.41 : 1,764.54 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.41/1,764.54 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.41x = 1,764.54 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.41x = 625,811.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,811.76/1,176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.97

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