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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.77, 1,766.21 and 355.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.77, 1,766.21 and 355.83 is: 533.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.77 : 1,766.21 = 355.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.77/1,766.21 = 355.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.77x = 1,766.21 × 355.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.77x = 628,462.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,462.10/1,177.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.60

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