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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.55, 1,755.83 and 349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.55, 1,755.83 and 349.46 is: 524.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.55 : 1,755.83 = 349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.55/1,755.83 = 349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.55x = 1,755.83 × 349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.55x = 613,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,598.94/1,170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.20

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