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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.09, 1,759.94 and 351.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.09, 1,759.94 and 351.36 is: 527.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.09 : 1,759.94 = 351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.09/1,759.94 = 351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.09x = 1,759.94 × 351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.09x = 618,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,370.76/1,173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.13

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