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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.17, 1,766.03 and 355.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.17, 1,766.03 and 355.39 is: 533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.17 : 1,766.03 = 355.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.17/1,766.03 = 355.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.17x = 1,766.03 × 355.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.17x = 627,625.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,625.21/1,177.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.17

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