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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.59, 1,762.16 and 352.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.59, 1,762.16 and 352.98 is: 529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.59 : 1,762.16 = 352.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.59/1,762.16 = 352.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.59x = 1,762.16 × 352.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.59x = 622,005.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,005.47/1,174.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.55

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