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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.34, 1,756.99 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.34, 1,756.99 and 349.62 is: 524.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.34 : 1,756.99 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.34/1,756.99 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.34x = 1,756.99 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.34x = 614,278.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,278.84/1,171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.42

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