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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.10, 1,765.66 and 355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.10, 1,765.66 and 355.38 is: 533.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.10 : 1,765.66 = 355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.10/1,765.66 = 355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.10x = 1,765.66 × 355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.10x = 627,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,480.25/1,177.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.07

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