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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.25, 1,761.62 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.25, 1,761.62 and 352.53 is: 528.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.25 : 1,761.62 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.25/1,761.62 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.25x = 1,761.62 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.25x = 621,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,022.14/1,174.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.87

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