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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.21, 1,757.81 and 350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.21, 1,757.81 and 350.26 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.21 : 1,757.81 = 350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.21/1,757.81 = 350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.21x = 1,757.81 × 350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.21x = 615,687.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,687.01/1,172.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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