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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.47, 1,758.69 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.47, 1,758.69 and 350.73 is: 526.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.47 : 1,758.69 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.47/1,758.69 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.47x = 1,758.69 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.47x = 616,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,814.80/1,172.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.08

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