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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.58, 1,760.60 and 351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.58, 1,760.60 and 351.84 is: 527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.58 : 1,760.60 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.58/1,760.60 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.58x = 1,760.60 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.58x = 619,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,449.50/1,173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.83

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