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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.06, 1,757.67 and 350.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.06, 1,757.67 and 350.18 is: 525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.06 : 1,757.67 = 350.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.06/1,757.67 = 350.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.06x = 1,757.67 × 350.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.06x = 615,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,500.88/1,172.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.14

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