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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.78, 1,765.52 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.78, 1,765.52 and 355.08 is: 532.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.78 : 1,765.52 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.78/1,765.52 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.78x = 1,765.52 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.78x = 626,890.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,890.24/1,176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.72

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