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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.05, 1,760.81 and 352.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.05, 1,760.81 and 352.31 is: 528.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.05 : 1,760.81 = 352.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.05/1,760.81 = 352.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.05x = 1,760.81 × 352.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.05x = 620,340.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,340.41/1,174.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.38

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