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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.93, 1,761.94 and 353.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.93, 1,761.94 and 353.23 is: 529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.93 : 1,761.94 = 353.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.93/1,761.94 = 353.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.93x = 1,761.94 × 353.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.93x = 622,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,370.07/1,174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.71

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