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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.78, 1,759.32 and 351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.78, 1,759.32 and 351.30 is: 527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.78 : 1,759.32 = 351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.78/1,759.32 = 351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.78x = 1,759.32 × 351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.78x = 618,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,049.12/1,172.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.00

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