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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.15, 1,755.08 and 348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.15, 1,755.08 and 348.35 is: 522.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.15 : 1,755.08 = 348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.15/1,755.08 = 348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.15x = 1,755.08 × 348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.15x = 611,384.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,384.74/1,170.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.49

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