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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.76, 1,762.43 and 353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.76, 1,762.43 and 353.04 is: 529.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.76 : 1,762.43 = 353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.76/1,762.43 = 353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.76x = 1,762.43 × 353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.76x = 622,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,206.52/1,174.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.65

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