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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.91, 1,768.37 and 357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.91, 1,768.37 and 357.19 is: 535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.91 : 1,768.37 = 357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.91/1,768.37 = 357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.91x = 1,768.37 × 357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.91x = 631,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,644.08/1,178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.79

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