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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.31, 1,762.95 and 353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.31, 1,762.95 and 353.55 is: 530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.31 : 1,762.95 = 353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.31/1,762.95 = 353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.31x = 1,762.95 × 353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.31x = 623,290.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,290.97/1,175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.32

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