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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.90, 1,768.23 and 357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.90, 1,768.23 and 357.19 is: 535.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.90 : 1,768.23 = 357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.90/1,768.23 = 357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.90x = 1,768.23 × 357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.90x = 631,594.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,594.07/1,178.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.75

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