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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.15, 1,768.74 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.15, 1,768.74 and 357.51 is: 536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.15 : 1,768.74 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.15/1,768.74 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.15x = 1,768.74 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.15x = 632,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,342.24/1,179.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.27

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