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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.41, 1,760.12 and 351.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.41, 1,760.12 and 351.67 is: 527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.41 : 1,760.12 = 351.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.41/1,760.12 = 351.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.41x = 1,760.12 × 351.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.41x = 618,970.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,970.84/1,173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.50

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