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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.81, 1,762.07 and 352.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.81, 1,762.07 and 352.87 is: 529.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.81 : 1,762.07 = 352.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.81/1,762.07 = 352.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.81x = 1,762.07 × 352.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.81x = 621,781.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,781.64/1,174.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.26

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