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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.18, 1,756.76 and 349.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.18, 1,756.76 and 349.42 is: 524.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.18 : 1,756.76 = 349.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.18/1,756.76 = 349.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.18x = 1,756.76 × 349.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.18x = 613,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,852.12/1,171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.13

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