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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.22, 1,758.33 and 350.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.22, 1,758.33 and 350.49 is: 525.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.22 : 1,758.33 = 350.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.22/1,758.33 = 350.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.22x = 1,758.33 × 350.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.22x = 616,277.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,277.08/1,172.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.74

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