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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.48, 1,757.50 and 349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.48, 1,757.50 and 349.74 is: 524.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.48 : 1,757.50 = 349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.48/1,757.50 = 349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.48x = 1,757.50 × 349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.48x = 614,668.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,668.05/1,171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.69

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