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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.70, 1,754.28 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.70, 1,754.28 and 347.78 is: 521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.70 : 1,754.28 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.70/1,754.28 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.70x = 1,754.28 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.70x = 610,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,103.50/1,169.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.59

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