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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.26, 1,767.59 and 356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.26, 1,767.59 and 356.44 is: 534.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.26 : 1,767.59 = 356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.26/1,767.59 = 356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.26x = 1,767.59 × 356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.26x = 630,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,039.78/1,178.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.72

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