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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.07, 1,761.10 and 352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.07, 1,761.10 and 352.34 is: 528.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.07 : 1,761.10 = 352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.07/1,761.10 = 352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.07x = 1,761.10 × 352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.07x = 620,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,500.69/1,174.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.51

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