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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.32, 1,755.70 and 348.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.32, 1,755.70 and 348.66 is: 523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.32 : 1,755.70 = 348.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.32/1,755.70 = 348.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.32x = 1,755.70 × 348.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.32x = 612,142.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,142.36/1,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.06

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