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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.32, 1,757.13 and 349.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.32, 1,757.13 and 349.47 is: 524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.32 : 1,757.13 = 349.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.32/1,757.13 = 349.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.32x = 1,757.13 × 349.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.32x = 614,064.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,064.22/1,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.25

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