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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.97, 1,760.69 and 352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.97, 1,760.69 and 352.14 is: 528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.97 : 1,760.69 = 352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.97/1,760.69 = 352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.97x = 1,760.69 × 352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.97x = 620,009.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,009.38/1,173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.13

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