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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.78, 1,768.52 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.78, 1,768.52 and 357.08 is: 535.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.78 : 1,768.52 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.78/1,768.52 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.78x = 1,768.52 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.78x = 631,503.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,503.12/1,178.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.73

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