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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.50, 1,767.69 and 356.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.50, 1,767.69 and 356.77 is: 535.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.50 : 1,767.69 = 356.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.50/1,767.69 = 356.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.50x = 1,767.69 × 356.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.50x = 630,658.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,658.76/1,178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.14

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