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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.95, 1,754.88 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.95, 1,754.88 and 348.24 is: 522.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.95 : 1,754.88 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.95/1,754.88 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.95x = 1,754.88 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.95x = 611,119.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,119.41/1,169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.35

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