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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.60, 1,765.19 and 354.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.60, 1,765.19 and 354.82 is: 532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.60 : 1,765.19 = 354.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.60/1,765.19 = 354.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.60x = 1,765.19 × 354.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.60x = 626,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,330.94/1,176.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.32

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