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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.42, 1,757.30 and 349.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.42, 1,757.30 and 349.60 is: 524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.42 : 1,757.30 = 349.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.42/1,757.30 = 349.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.42x = 1,757.30 × 349.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.42x = 614,352.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,352.08/1,171.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.45

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