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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,170.81, 1,755.91 and 348.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,170.81, 1,755.91 and 348.88 is: 523.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,170.81 : 1,755.91 = 348.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,170.81/1,755.91 = 348.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,170.81x = 1,755.91 × 348.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,170.81x = 612,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,601.88/1,170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.23

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