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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.98, 1,762.44 and 353.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.98, 1,762.44 and 353.22 is: 529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.98 : 1,762.44 = 353.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.98/1,762.44 = 353.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.98x = 1,762.44 × 353.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.98x = 622,529.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,529.06/1,174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.82

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