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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.60, 1,758.90 and 350.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.60, 1,758.90 and 350.88 is: 526.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.60 : 1,758.90 = 350.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.60/1,758.90 = 350.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.60x = 1,758.90 × 350.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.60x = 617,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,162.83/1,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.32

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