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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.30, 1,755.46 and 349.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.30, 1,755.46 and 349.19 is: 523.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.30 : 1,755.46 = 349.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.30/1,755.46 = 349.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.30x = 1,755.46 × 349.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.30x = 612,989.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,989.08/1,170.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.79

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