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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.83, 1,759.38 and 351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.83, 1,759.38 and 351.09 is: 526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.83 : 1,759.38 = 351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.83/1,759.38 = 351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.83x = 1,759.38 × 351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.83x = 617,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,700.72/1,172.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.68

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