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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.59, 1,755.88 and 348.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.59, 1,755.88 and 348.77 is: 523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.59 : 1,755.88 = 348.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.59/1,755.88 = 348.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.59x = 1,755.88 × 348.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.59x = 612,401.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,401.79/1,170.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.16

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