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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.81, 1,764.68 and 354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.81, 1,764.68 and 354.92 is: 532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.81 : 1,764.68 = 354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.81/1,764.68 = 354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.81x = 1,764.68 × 354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.81x = 626,309.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,309.63/1,176.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.21

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