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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.20, 1,755.40 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.20, 1,755.40 and 348.42 is: 522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.20 : 1,755.40 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.20/1,755.40 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.20x = 1,755.40 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.20x = 611,616.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,616.47/1,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.66

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