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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.89, 1,768.03 and 356.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.89, 1,768.03 and 356.97 is: 535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.89 : 1,768.03 = 356.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.89/1,768.03 = 356.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.89x = 1,768.03 × 356.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.89x = 631,133.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,133.67/1,178.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.36

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