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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.11, 1,765.94 and 355.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.11, 1,765.94 and 355.37 is: 533.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.11 : 1,765.94 = 355.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.11/1,765.94 = 355.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.11x = 1,765.94 × 355.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.11x = 627,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,551.49/1,177.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.13

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