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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.03, 1,759.55 and 351.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.03, 1,759.55 and 351.32 is: 526.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.03 : 1,759.55 = 351.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.03/1,759.55 = 351.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.03x = 1,759.55 × 351.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.03x = 618,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,154.55/1,173.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.97

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