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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.12, 1,753.95 and 347.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.12, 1,753.95 and 347.37 is: 521.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.12 : 1,753.95 = 347.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.12/1,753.95 = 347.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.12x = 1,753.95 × 347.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.12x = 609,269.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,269.61/1,169.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.14

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