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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.08, 1,757.60 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.08, 1,757.60 and 350.08 is: 524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.08 : 1,757.60 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.08/1,757.60 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.08x = 1,757.60 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.08x = 615,300.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,300.61/1,172.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.96

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