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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.11, 1,755.47 and 348.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.11, 1,755.47 and 348.37 is: 522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.11 : 1,755.47 = 348.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.11/1,755.47 = 348.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.11x = 1,755.47 × 348.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.11x = 611,549.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,549.57/1,170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.64

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