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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.89, 1,757.70 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.89, 1,757.70 and 350.16 is: 525.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.89 : 1,757.70 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.89/1,757.70 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.89x = 1,757.70 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.89x = 615,476.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,476.23/1,171.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.20

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