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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.26, 1,758.40 and 350.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.26, 1,758.40 and 350.54 is: 525.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.26 : 1,758.40 = 350.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.26/1,758.40 = 350.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.26x = 1,758.40 × 350.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.26x = 616,379.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,379.87/1,172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.81

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