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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.94, 1,757.81 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.94, 1,757.81 and 350.15 is: 525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.94 : 1,757.81 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.94/1,757.81 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.94x = 1,757.81 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.94x = 615,489.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,489.26/1,171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.19

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