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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.59, 1,762.08 and 352.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.59, 1,762.08 and 352.83 is: 529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.59 : 1,762.08 = 352.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.59/1,762.08 = 352.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.59x = 1,762.08 × 352.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.59x = 621,714.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,714.69/1,174.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.30

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