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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.62, 1,769.36 and 357.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.62, 1,769.36 and 357.88 is: 536.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.62 : 1,769.36 = 357.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.62/1,769.36 = 357.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.62x = 1,769.36 × 357.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.62x = 633,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,218.56/1,179.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.80

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