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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.24, 1,760.14 and 351.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.24, 1,760.14 and 351.50 is: 527.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.24 : 1,760.14 = 351.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.24/1,760.14 = 351.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.24x = 1,760.14 × 351.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.24x = 618,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,689.21/1,173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.33

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