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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.49, 1,764.66 and 354.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.49, 1,764.66 and 354.79 is: 532.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.49 : 1,764.66 = 354.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.49/1,764.66 = 354.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.49x = 1,764.66 × 354.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.49x = 626,083.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,083.72/1,176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.16

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