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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.02, 1,754.87 and 348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.02, 1,754.87 and 348.21 is: 522.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.02 : 1,754.87 = 348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.02/1,754.87 = 348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.02x = 1,754.87 × 348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.02x = 611,061.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,061.54/1,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.27

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