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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.59, 1,758.57 and 350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.59, 1,758.57 and 350.98 is: 526.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.59 : 1,758.57 = 350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.59/1,758.57 = 350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.59x = 1,758.57 × 350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.59x = 617,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,222.90/1,172.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.38

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