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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.46, 1,765.51 and 355.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.46, 1,765.51 and 355.49 is: 533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.46 : 1,765.51 = 355.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.46/1,765.51 = 355.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.46x = 1,765.51 × 355.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.46x = 627,611.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,611.43/1,177.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.02

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