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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.41, 1,755.92 and 348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.41, 1,755.92 and 348.69 is: 523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.41 : 1,755.92 = 348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.41/1,755.92 = 348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.41x = 1,755.92 × 348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.41x = 612,270.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,270.00/1,170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.12

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