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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.74, 1,757.45 and 349.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.74, 1,757.45 and 349.86 is: 524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.74 : 1,757.45 = 349.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.74/1,757.45 = 349.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.74x = 1,757.45 × 349.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.74x = 614,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,859.71/1,171.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.74

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