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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.34, 1,758.49 and 350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.34, 1,758.49 and 350.62 is: 525.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.34 : 1,758.49 = 350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.34/1,758.49 = 350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.34x = 1,758.49 × 350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.34x = 616,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,561.76/1,172.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.92

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