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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.08, 1,765.10 and 355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.08, 1,765.10 and 355.08 is: 532.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.08 : 1,765.10 = 355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.08/1,765.10 = 355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.08x = 1,765.10 × 355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.08x = 626,751.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,751.71/1,177.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.46

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