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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.55, 1,755.52 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.55, 1,755.52 and 348.60 is: 522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.55 : 1,755.52 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.55/1,755.52 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.55x = 1,755.52 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.55x = 611,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,981.94/1,170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.82

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