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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.07, 1,767.33 and 356.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.07, 1,767.33 and 356.41 is: 534.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.07 : 1,767.33 = 356.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.07/1,767.33 = 356.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.07x = 1,767.33 × 356.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.07x = 629,894.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,894.09/1,178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.68

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