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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.64, 1,761.94 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.64, 1,761.94 and 352.92 is: 529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.64 : 1,761.94 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.64/1,761.94 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.64x = 1,761.94 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.64x = 621,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,823.86/1,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.37

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