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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.12, 1,755.02 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.12, 1,755.02 and 348.24 is: 522.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.12 : 1,755.02 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.12/1,755.02 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.12x = 1,755.02 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.12x = 611,157.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,157.65/1,170.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.31

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