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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.98, 1,759.74 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.98, 1,759.74 and 351.32 is: 527.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.98 : 1,759.74 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.98/1,759.74 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.98x = 1,759.74 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.98x = 618,231.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,231.86/1,172.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.06

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