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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.56, 1,758.42 and 350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.56, 1,758.42 and 350.68 is: 525.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.56 : 1,758.42 = 350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.56/1,758.42 = 350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.56x = 1,758.42 × 350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.56x = 616,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,642.73/1,172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.89

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