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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.14, 1,759.71 and 351.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.14, 1,759.71 and 351.53 is: 527.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.14 : 1,759.71 = 351.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.14/1,759.71 = 351.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.14x = 1,759.71 × 351.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.14x = 618,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,594.38/1,173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.30

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