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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.22, 1,767.48 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.22, 1,767.48 and 356.52 is: 534.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.22 : 1,767.48 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.22/1,767.48 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.22x = 1,767.48 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.22x = 630,141.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,141.97/1,178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.83

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