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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.58, 1,767.20 and 356.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.58, 1,767.20 and 356.61 is: 534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.58 : 1,767.20 = 356.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.58/1,767.20 = 356.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.58x = 1,767.20 × 356.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.58x = 630,199.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,199.41/1,178.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.71

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