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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.23, 1,757.08 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.23, 1,757.08 and 349.49 is: 524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.23 : 1,757.08 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.23/1,757.08 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.23x = 1,757.08 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.23x = 614,075.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,075.75/1,171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.30

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