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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.03, 1,755.02 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.03, 1,755.02 and 348.32 is: 522.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.03 : 1,755.02 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.03/1,755.02 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.03x = 1,755.02 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.03x = 611,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,299.79/1,170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.47

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