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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.99, 1,762.17 and 353.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.99, 1,762.17 and 353.08 is: 529.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.99 : 1,762.17 = 353.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.99/1,762.17 = 353.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.99x = 1,762.17 × 353.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.99x = 622,186.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,186.98/1,174.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.53

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