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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.92, 1,757.31 and 349.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.92, 1,757.31 and 349.91 is: 524.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.92 : 1,757.31 = 349.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.92/1,757.31 = 349.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.92x = 1,757.31 × 349.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.92x = 614,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,891.56/1,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.69

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