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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.81, 1,767.12 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.81, 1,767.12 and 356.28 is: 534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.81 : 1,767.12 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.81/1,767.12 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.81x = 1,767.12 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.81x = 629,589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,589.51/1,177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.54

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