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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.41, 1,757.42 and 349.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.41, 1,757.42 and 349.69 is: 524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.41 : 1,757.42 = 349.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.41/1,757.42 = 349.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.41x = 1,757.42 × 349.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.41x = 614,552.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,552.20/1,171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.63

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