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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.60, 1,756.20 and 348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.60, 1,756.20 and 348.96 is: 523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.60 : 1,756.20 = 348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.60/1,756.20 = 348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.60x = 1,756.20 × 348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.60x = 612,843.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,843.55/1,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.53

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