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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.64, 1,759.19 and 350.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.64, 1,759.19 and 350.90 is: 526.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.64 : 1,759.19 = 350.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.64/1,759.19 = 350.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.64x = 1,759.19 × 350.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.64x = 617,289.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,289.22/1,172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.41

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