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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.51, 1,764.72 and 354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.51, 1,764.72 and 354.81 is: 532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.51 : 1,764.72 = 354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.51/1,764.72 = 354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.51x = 1,764.72 × 354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.51x = 626,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,140.30/1,176.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.20

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