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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.95, 1,757.95 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.95, 1,757.95 and 350.24 is: 525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.95 : 1,757.95 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.95/1,757.95 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.95x = 1,757.95 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.95x = 615,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,693.87/1,171.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.36

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