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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.27, 1,757.07 and 349.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.27, 1,757.07 and 349.79 is: 524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.27 : 1,757.07 = 349.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.27/1,757.07 = 349.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.27x = 1,757.07 × 349.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.27x = 614,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,609.91/1,171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.74

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