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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.36, 1,755.81 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.36, 1,755.81 and 348.62 is: 523.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.36 : 1,755.81 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.36/1,755.81 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.36x = 1,755.81 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.36x = 612,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,101.70/1,170.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.00

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