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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.42, 1,764.34 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.42, 1,764.34 and 354.48 is: 531.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.42 : 1,764.34 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.42/1,764.34 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.42x = 1,764.34 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.42x = 625,423.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,423.24/1,176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.63

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