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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.17, 1,757.69 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.17, 1,757.69 and 350.15 is: 525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.17 : 1,757.69 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.17/1,757.69 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.17x = 1,757.69 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.17x = 615,455.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,455.15/1,172.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.06

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