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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.67, 1,758.72 and 350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.67, 1,758.72 and 350.70 is: 525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.67 : 1,758.72 = 350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.67/1,758.72 = 350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.67x = 1,758.72 × 350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.67x = 616,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,783.10/1,172.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.96

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