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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,177.91, 1,766.87 and 356.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,177.91, 1,766.87 and 356.19 is: 534.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,177.91 : 1,766.87 = 356.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,177.91/1,766.87 = 356.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,177.91x = 1,766.87 × 356.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,177.91x = 629,339.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,339.64/1,177.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.29

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