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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.46, 1,767.99 and 356.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.46, 1,767.99 and 356.82 is: 535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.46 : 1,767.99 = 356.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.46/1,767.99 = 356.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.46x = 1,767.99 × 356.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.46x = 630,854.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,854.19/1,178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.32

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