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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.28, 1,756.89 and 349.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.28, 1,756.89 and 349.55 is: 524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.28 : 1,756.89 = 349.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.28/1,756.89 = 349.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.28x = 1,756.89 × 349.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.28x = 614,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,126.60/1,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.32

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