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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.51, 1,757.23 and 349.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.51, 1,757.23 and 349.81 is: 524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.51 : 1,757.23 = 349.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.51/1,757.23 = 349.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.51x = 1,757.23 × 349.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.51x = 614,691.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,691.36/1,171.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.70

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