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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.08, 1,759.29 and 351.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.08, 1,759.29 and 351.16 is: 526.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.08 : 1,759.29 = 351.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.08/1,759.29 = 351.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.08x = 1,759.29 × 351.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.08x = 617,792.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,792.28/1,173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.64

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