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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.43, 1,760.14 and 351.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.43, 1,760.14 and 351.68 is: 527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.43 : 1,760.14 = 351.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.43/1,760.14 = 351.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.43x = 1,760.14 × 351.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.43x = 618,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,997.67/1,173.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.51

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