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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.11, 1,758.48 and 350.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.11, 1,758.48 and 350.38 is: 525.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.11 : 1,758.48 = 350.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.11/1,758.48 = 350.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.11x = 1,758.48 × 350.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.11x = 616,136.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,136.22/1,172.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.66

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