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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.39, 1,767.61 and 356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.39, 1,767.61 and 356.67 is: 535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.39 : 1,767.61 = 356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.39/1,767.61 = 356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.39x = 1,767.61 × 356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.39x = 630,452.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,452.57/1,178.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.01

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