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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.27, 1,759.53 and 351.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.27, 1,759.53 and 351.39 is: 526.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.27 : 1,759.53 = 351.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.27/1,759.53 = 351.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.27x = 1,759.53 × 351.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.27x = 618,281.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,281.25/1,173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.97

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