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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.65, 1,765.92 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.65, 1,765.92 and 355.70 is: 533.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.65 : 1,765.92 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.65/1,765.92 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.65x = 1,765.92 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.65x = 628,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,137.74/1,177.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.38

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