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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.46, 1,755.38 and 348.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.46, 1,755.38 and 348.51 is: 522.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.46 : 1,755.38 = 348.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.46/1,755.38 = 348.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.46x = 1,755.38 × 348.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.46x = 611,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,768.36/1,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.67

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