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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.08, 1,767.94 and 357.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.08, 1,767.94 and 357.11 is: 535.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.08 : 1,767.94 = 357.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.08/1,767.94 = 357.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.08x = 1,767.94 × 357.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.08x = 631,349.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,349.05/1,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.46

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