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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.52, 1,765.98 and 355.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.52, 1,765.98 and 355.73 is: 533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.52 : 1,765.98 = 355.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.52/1,765.98 = 355.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.52x = 1,765.98 × 355.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.52x = 628,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,203.24/1,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.50

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