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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.70, 1,759.14 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.70, 1,759.14 and 350.92 is: 526.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.70 : 1,759.14 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.70/1,759.14 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.70x = 1,759.14 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.70x = 617,317.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,317.41/1,172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.41

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