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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.43, 1,757.14 and 349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.43, 1,757.14 and 349.98 is: 524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.43 : 1,757.14 = 349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.43/1,757.14 = 349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.43x = 1,757.14 × 349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.43x = 614,963.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,963.86/1,171.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.97

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