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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.09, 1,757.70 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.09, 1,757.70 and 350.08 is: 524.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.09 : 1,757.70 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.09/1,757.70 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.09x = 1,757.70 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.09x = 615,336.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,336.17/1,172.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.99

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