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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.29, 1,765.84 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.29, 1,765.84 and 355.76 is: 533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.29 : 1,765.84 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.29/1,765.84 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.29x = 1,765.84 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.29x = 628,215.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,215.24/1,177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.61

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