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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.26, 1,755.41 and 348.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.26, 1,755.41 and 348.55 is: 522.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.26 : 1,755.41 = 348.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.26/1,755.41 = 348.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.26x = 1,755.41 × 348.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.26x = 611,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,851.90/1,170.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.83

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