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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.06, 1,759.71 and 351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.06, 1,759.71 and 351.24 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.06 : 1,759.71 = 351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.06/1,759.71 = 351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.06x = 1,759.71 × 351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.06x = 618,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,080.54/1,173.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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