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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.71, 1,757.88 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.71, 1,757.88 and 350.28 is: 525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.71 : 1,757.88 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.71/1,757.88 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.71x = 1,757.88 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.71x = 615,750.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,750.21/1,171.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.51

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