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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.03, 1,762.82 and 353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.03, 1,762.82 and 353.32 is: 530.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.03 : 1,762.82 = 353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.03/1,762.82 = 353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.03x = 1,762.82 × 353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.03x = 622,837.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,837.80/1,175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.06

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