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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.50, 1,769.18 and 357.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.50, 1,769.18 and 357.78 is: 536.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.50 : 1,769.18 = 357.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.50/1,769.18 = 357.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.50x = 1,769.18 × 357.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.50x = 632,977.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,977.22/1,179.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.65

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