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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.22, 1,765.98 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.22, 1,765.98 and 355.52 is: 533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.22 : 1,765.98 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.22/1,765.98 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.22x = 1,765.98 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.22x = 627,841.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,841.21/1,177.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.33

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