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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.35, 1,767.91 and 356.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.35, 1,767.91 and 356.71 is: 535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.35 : 1,767.91 = 356.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.35/1,767.91 = 356.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.35x = 1,767.91 × 356.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.35x = 630,629.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,629.85/1,178.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.18

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