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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.12, 1,762.97 and 353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.12, 1,762.97 and 353.40 is: 530.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.12 : 1,762.97 = 353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.12/1,762.97 = 353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.12x = 1,762.97 × 353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.12x = 623,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,033.60/1,175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.19

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