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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.14, 1,755.23 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.14, 1,755.23 and 348.39 is: 522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.14 : 1,755.23 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.14/1,755.23 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.14x = 1,755.23 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.14x = 611,502.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,502.84/1,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.59

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