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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.26, 1,765.70 and 355.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.26, 1,765.70 and 355.39 is: 533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.26 : 1,765.70 = 355.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.26/1,765.70 = 355.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.26x = 1,765.70 × 355.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.26x = 627,507.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,507.26/1,177.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.02

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