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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.66, 1,756.18 and 348.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.66, 1,756.18 and 348.84 is: 523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.66 : 1,756.18 = 348.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.66/1,756.18 = 348.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.66x = 1,756.18 × 348.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.66x = 612,625.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,625.83/1,170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.32

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