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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.99, 1,758.23 and 350.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.99, 1,758.23 and 350.33 is: 525.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.99 : 1,758.23 = 350.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.99/1,758.23 = 350.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.99x = 1,758.23 × 350.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.99x = 615,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,952.80/1,171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.56

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