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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.93, 1,762.61 and 353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.93, 1,762.61 and 353.12 is: 529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.93 : 1,762.61 = 353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.93/1,762.61 = 353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.93x = 1,762.61 × 353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.93x = 622,402.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,402.26/1,174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.74

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