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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.83, 1,762.15 and 353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.83, 1,762.15 and 353.08 is: 529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.83 : 1,762.15 = 353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.83/1,762.15 = 353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.83x = 1,762.15 × 353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.83x = 622,179.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,179.92/1,174.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.59

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