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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.16, 1,757.67 and 350.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.16, 1,757.67 and 350.19 is: 525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.16 : 1,757.67 = 350.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.16/1,757.67 = 350.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.16x = 1,757.67 × 350.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.16x = 615,518.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,518.46/1,172.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.11

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