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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.27, 1,762.47 and 353.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.27, 1,762.47 and 353.57 is: 530.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.27 : 1,762.47 = 353.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.27/1,762.47 = 353.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.27x = 1,762.47 × 353.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.27x = 623,147.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,147.71/1,175.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.22

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