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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.63, 1,764.87 and 354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.63, 1,764.87 and 354.88 is: 532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.63 : 1,764.87 = 354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.63/1,764.87 = 354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.63x = 1,764.87 × 354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.63x = 626,317.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,317.07/1,176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.30

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