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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.07, 1,765.83 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.07, 1,765.83 and 355.41 is: 533.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.07 : 1,765.83 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.07/1,765.83 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.07x = 1,765.83 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.07x = 627,593.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,593.64/1,177.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.19

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