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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.88, 1,766.84 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.88, 1,766.84 and 356.04 is: 534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.88 : 1,766.84 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.88/1,766.84 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.88x = 1,766.84 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.88x = 629,063.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,063.93/1,177.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.07

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