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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.68, 1,757.07 and 349.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.68, 1,757.07 and 349.98 is: 524.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.68 : 1,757.07 = 349.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.68/1,757.07 = 349.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.68x = 1,757.07 × 349.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.68x = 614,939.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,939.36/1,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.84

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