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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.42, 1,758.06 and 350.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.42, 1,758.06 and 350.41 is: 525.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.42 : 1,758.06 = 350.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.42/1,758.06 = 350.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.42x = 1,758.06 × 350.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.42x = 616,033.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,033.01/1,172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.44

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