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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.80, 1,757.43 and 350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.80, 1,757.43 and 350.06 is: 525.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.80 : 1,757.43 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.80/1,757.43 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.80x = 1,757.43 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.80x = 615,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,197.16/1,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.00

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