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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.83, 1,759.52 and 351.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.83, 1,759.52 and 351.19 is: 526.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.83 : 1,759.52 = 351.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.83/1,759.52 = 351.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.83x = 1,759.52 × 351.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.83x = 617,919.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,919.01/1,172.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.86

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