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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.38, 1,757.09 and 349.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.38, 1,757.09 and 349.73 is: 524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.38 : 1,757.09 = 349.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.38/1,757.09 = 349.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.38x = 1,757.09 × 349.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.38x = 614,507.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,507.09/1,171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.60

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