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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.15, 1,761.58 and 352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.15, 1,761.58 and 352.45 is: 528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.15 : 1,761.58 = 352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.15/1,761.58 = 352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.15x = 1,761.58 × 352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.15x = 620,868.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,868.87/1,174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.78

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