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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.64, 1,769.44 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.64, 1,769.44 and 357.92 is: 536.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.64 : 1,769.44 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.64/1,769.44 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.64x = 1,769.44 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.64x = 633,317.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,317.96/1,179.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.87

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