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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.62, 1,760.76 and 351.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.62, 1,760.76 and 351.90 is: 527.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.62 : 1,760.76 = 351.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.62/1,760.76 = 351.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.62x = 1,760.76 × 351.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.62x = 619,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,611.44/1,173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.95

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