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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.78, 1,760.92 and 351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.78, 1,760.92 and 351.99 is: 528.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.78 : 1,760.92 = 351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.78/1,760.92 = 351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.78x = 1,760.92 × 351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.78x = 619,825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,825.35/1,173.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.06

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