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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.46, 1,756.04 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.46, 1,756.04 and 348.76 is: 523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.46 : 1,756.04 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.46/1,756.04 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.46x = 1,756.04 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.46x = 612,436.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,436.51/1,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.24

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