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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.80, 1,768.29 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.80, 1,768.29 and 357.14 is: 535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.80 : 1,768.29 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.80/1,768.29 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.80x = 1,768.29 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.80x = 631,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,523.54/1,178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.74

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