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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.35, 1,758.56 and 350.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.35, 1,758.56 and 350.64 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.35 : 1,758.56 = 350.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.35/1,758.56 = 350.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.35x = 1,758.56 × 350.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.35x = 616,619.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,619.73/1,172.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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