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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.47, 1,756.95 and 349.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.47, 1,756.95 and 349.64 is: 524.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.47 : 1,756.95 = 349.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.47/1,756.95 = 349.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.47x = 1,756.95 × 349.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.47x = 614,290.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,290.56/1,171.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.38

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