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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.14, 1,758.39 and 350.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.14, 1,758.39 and 350.32 is: 525.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.14 : 1,758.39 = 350.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.14/1,758.39 = 350.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.14x = 1,758.39 × 350.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.14x = 615,999.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,999.18/1,172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.53

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