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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.05, 1,768.66 and 357.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.05, 1,768.66 and 357.39 is: 536.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.05 : 1,768.66 = 357.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.05/1,768.66 = 357.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.05x = 1,768.66 × 357.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.05x = 632,102.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,102.29/1,179.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.11

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