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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.88, 1,768.34 and 357.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.88, 1,768.34 and 357.04 is: 535.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.88 : 1,768.34 = 357.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.88/1,768.34 = 357.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.88x = 1,768.34 × 357.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.88x = 631,368.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,368.11/1,178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.57

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