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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.17, 1,754.69 and 348.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.17, 1,754.69 and 348.15 is: 522.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.17 : 1,754.69 = 348.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.17/1,754.69 = 348.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.17x = 1,754.69 × 348.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.17x = 610,895.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,895.32/1,170.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.06

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