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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.60, 1,765.12 and 354.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.60, 1,765.12 and 354.94 is: 532.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.60 : 1,765.12 = 354.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.60/1,765.12 = 354.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.60x = 1,765.12 × 354.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.60x = 626,511.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,511.69/1,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.48

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