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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.45, 1,757.40 and 349.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.45, 1,757.40 and 349.71 is: 524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.45 : 1,757.40 = 349.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.45/1,757.40 = 349.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.45x = 1,757.40 × 349.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.45x = 614,580.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,580.35/1,171.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.63

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