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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.35, 1,762.50 and 353.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.35, 1,762.50 and 353.47 is: 530.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.35 : 1,762.50 = 353.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.35/1,762.50 = 353.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.35x = 1,762.50 × 353.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.35x = 622,990.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,990.88/1,175.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.05

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