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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.77, 1,767.70 and 356.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.77, 1,767.70 and 356.83 is: 535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.77 : 1,767.70 = 356.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.77/1,767.70 = 356.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.77x = 1,767.70 × 356.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.77x = 630,768.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,768.39/1,178.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.11

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