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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.65, 1,766.88 and 355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.65, 1,766.88 and 355.91 is: 533.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.65 : 1,766.88 = 355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.65/1,766.88 = 355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.65x = 1,766.88 × 355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.65x = 628,841.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,841.43/1,177.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.98

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