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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.18, 1,755.26 and 348.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.18, 1,755.26 and 348.74 is: 523.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.18 : 1,755.26 = 348.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.18/1,755.26 = 348.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.18x = 1,755.26 × 348.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.18x = 612,129.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,129.37/1,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.11

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