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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.72, 1,759.38 and 350.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.72, 1,759.38 and 350.99 is: 526.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.72 : 1,759.38 = 350.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.72/1,759.38 = 350.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.72x = 1,759.38 × 350.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.72x = 617,515.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,515.99/1,172.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.57

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