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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.92, 1,767.84 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.92, 1,767.84 and 357.28 is: 535.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.92 : 1,767.84 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.92/1,767.84 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.92x = 1,767.84 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.92x = 631,613.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,613.88/1,178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.76

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