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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.89, 1,761 and 352.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.89, 1,761 and 352.07 is: 528.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.89 : 1,761 = 352.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.89/1,761 = 352.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.89x = 1,761 × 352.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.89x = 619,995.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,995.27/1,173.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.15

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