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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.79, 1,768.20 and 357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.79, 1,768.20 and 357.13 is: 535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.79 : 1,768.20 = 357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.79/1,768.20 = 357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.79x = 1,768.20 × 357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.79x = 631,468.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,468.19/1,178.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.69

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