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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.85, 1,767.24 and 356.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.85, 1,767.24 and 356.21 is: 534.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.85 : 1,767.24 = 356.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.85/1,767.24 = 356.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.85x = 1,767.24 × 356.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.85x = 629,506.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,506.35/1,177.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.45

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