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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.76, 1,757.60 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.76, 1,757.60 and 350.04 is: 525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.76 : 1,757.60 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.76/1,757.60 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.76x = 1,757.60 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.76x = 615,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,230.30/1,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.05

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