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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.92, 1,758.12 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.92, 1,758.12 and 350.28 is: 525.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.92 : 1,758.12 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.92/1,758.12 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.92x = 1,758.12 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.92x = 615,834.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,834.27/1,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.49

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