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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.15, 1,753.41 and 347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.15, 1,753.41 and 347.20 is: 520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.15 : 1,753.41 = 347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.15/1,753.41 = 347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.15x = 1,753.41 × 347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.15x = 608,780.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,780.87/1,169.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.71

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