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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.02, 1,767.12 and 356.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.02, 1,767.12 and 356.50 is: 534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.02 : 1,767.12 = 356.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.02/1,767.12 = 356.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.02x = 1,767.12 × 356.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.02x = 629,978.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,978.28/1,178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.78

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