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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.62, 1,758.49 and 350.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.62, 1,758.49 and 350.61 is: 525.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.62 : 1,758.49 = 350.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.62/1,758.49 = 350.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.62x = 1,758.49 × 350.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.62x = 616,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,544.18/1,172.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.78

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