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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.92, 1,759.12 and 351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.92, 1,759.12 and 351.09 is: 526.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.92 : 1,759.12 = 351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.92/1,759.12 = 351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.92x = 1,759.12 × 351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.92x = 617,613.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,613.84/1,172.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.56

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