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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.56, 1,761.69 and 352.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.56, 1,761.69 and 352.62 is: 528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.56 : 1,761.69 = 352.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.56/1,761.69 = 352.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.56x = 1,761.69 × 352.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.56x = 621,207.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,207.13/1,174.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.88

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