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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.84, 1,758.06 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.84, 1,758.06 and 350.08 is: 525.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.84 : 1,758.06 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.84/1,758.06 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.84x = 1,758.06 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.84x = 615,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,461.64/1,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.21

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