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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.27, 1,759.47 and 351.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.27, 1,759.47 and 351.57 is: 527.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.27 : 1,759.47 = 351.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.27/1,759.47 = 351.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.27x = 1,759.47 × 351.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.27x = 618,576.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,576.87/1,173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.22

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