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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.84, 1,759.56 and 351.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.84, 1,759.56 and 351.11 is: 526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.84 : 1,759.56 = 351.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.84/1,759.56 = 351.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.84x = 1,759.56 × 351.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.84x = 617,799.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,799.11/1,172.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.75

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