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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.46, 1,756.69 and 349.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.46, 1,756.69 and 349.72 is: 524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.46 : 1,756.69 = 349.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.46/1,756.69 = 349.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.46x = 1,756.69 × 349.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.46x = 614,344.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,344.36/1,171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.43

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