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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.53, 1,759.07 and 350.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.53, 1,759.07 and 350.78 is: 526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.53 : 1,759.07 = 350.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.53/1,759.07 = 350.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.53x = 1,759.07 × 350.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.53x = 617,046.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,046.57/1,172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.25

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