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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.27, 1,761.75 and 352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.27, 1,761.75 and 352.60 is: 529.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.27 : 1,761.75 = 352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.27/1,761.75 = 352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.27x = 1,761.75 × 352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.27x = 621,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,193.05/1,174.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.00

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