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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.03, 1,768.82 and 357.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.03, 1,768.82 and 357.31 is: 536.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.03 : 1,768.82 = 357.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.03/1,768.82 = 357.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.03x = 1,768.82 × 357.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.03x = 632,006.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,006.44/1,179.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.04

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