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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.71, 1,765.35 and 354.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.71, 1,765.35 and 354.99 is: 532.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.71 : 1,765.35 = 354.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.71/1,765.35 = 354.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.71x = 1,765.35 × 354.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.71x = 626,687.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,687.55/1,176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.57

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