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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.78, 1,756.50 and 349.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.78, 1,756.50 and 349.09 is: 523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.78 : 1,756.50 = 349.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.78/1,756.50 = 349.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.78x = 1,756.50 × 349.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.78x = 613,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,176.59/1,170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.73

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