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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.21, 1,753.21 and 347.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.21, 1,753.21 and 347.38 is: 520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.21 : 1,753.21 = 347.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.21/1,753.21 = 347.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.21x = 1,753.21 × 347.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.21x = 609,019.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,019.59/1,169.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.88

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