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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.04, 1,761.22 and 352.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.04, 1,761.22 and 352.24 is: 528.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.04 : 1,761.22 = 352.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.04/1,761.22 = 352.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.04x = 1,761.22 × 352.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.04x = 620,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,372.13/1,174.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.41

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