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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.96, 1,759.18 and 351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.96, 1,759.18 and 351.01 is: 526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.96 : 1,759.18 = 351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.96/1,759.18 = 351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.96x = 1,759.18 × 351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.96x = 617,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,489.77/1,172.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.44

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