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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.49, 1,758.66 and 350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.49, 1,758.66 and 350.78 is: 526.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.49 : 1,758.66 = 350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.49/1,758.66 = 350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.49x = 1,758.66 × 350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.49x = 616,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,893.96/1,172.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.14

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