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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,175.45, 1,762.74 and 353.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,175.45, 1,762.74 and 353.48 is: 530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,175.45 : 1,762.74 = 353.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,175.45/1,762.74 = 353.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,175.45x = 1,762.74 × 353.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,175.45x = 623,084.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,084.52/1,175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.08

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