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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.40, 1,755.95 and 348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.40, 1,755.95 and 348.70 is: 523.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.40 : 1,755.95 = 348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.40/1,755.95 = 348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.40x = 1,755.95 × 348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.40x = 612,299.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,299.77/1,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.15

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