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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.53, 1,762.06 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.53, 1,762.06 and 352.82 is: 529.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.53 : 1,762.06 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.53/1,762.06 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.53x = 1,762.06 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.53x = 621,686.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,686.49/1,174.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.31

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