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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.72, 1,764.96 and 354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.72, 1,764.96 and 354.97 is: 532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.72 : 1,764.96 = 354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.72/1,764.96 = 354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.72x = 1,764.96 × 354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.72x = 626,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,507.85/1,176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.42

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