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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.16, 1,757.02 and 349.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.16, 1,757.02 and 349.43 is: 524.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.16 : 1,757.02 = 349.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.16/1,757.02 = 349.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.16x = 1,757.02 × 349.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.16x = 613,951.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,951.98/1,171.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.23

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