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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.31, 1,755.25 and 348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.31, 1,755.25 and 348.38 is: 522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.31 : 1,755.25 = 348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.31/1,755.25 = 348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.31x = 1,755.25 × 348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.31x = 611,492.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,492.24/1,170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.51

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