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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.52, 1,760.28 and 351.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.52, 1,760.28 and 351.81 is: 527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.52 : 1,760.28 = 351.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.52/1,760.28 = 351.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.52x = 1,760.28 × 351.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.52x = 619,284.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,284.11/1,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.72

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