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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.27, 1,756.60 and 349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.27, 1,756.60 and 349.32 is: 523.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.27 : 1,756.60 = 349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.27/1,756.60 = 349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.27x = 1,756.60 × 349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.27x = 613,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,615.51/1,171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.89

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