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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.69, 1,761.59 and 352.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.69, 1,761.59 and 352.69 is: 528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.69 : 1,761.59 = 352.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.69/1,761.59 = 352.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.69x = 1,761.59 × 352.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.69x = 621,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,291.65/1,174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.90

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