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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.61, 1,760.48 and 351.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.61, 1,760.48 and 351.89 is: 527.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.61 : 1,760.48 = 351.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.61/1,760.48 = 351.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.61x = 1,760.48 × 351.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.61x = 619,491.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,491.35/1,173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.85

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