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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.67, 1,756.26 and 349.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.67, 1,756.26 and 349.01 is: 523.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.67 : 1,756.26 = 349.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.67/1,756.26 = 349.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.67x = 1,756.26 × 349.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.67x = 612,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,956.69/1,170.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.59

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