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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.19, 1,771.34 and 348.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.19, 1,771.34 and 348.02 is: 521.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.19 : 1,771.34 = 348.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.19/1,771.34 = 348.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.19x = 1,771.34 × 348.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.19x = 616,462.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,462.77/1,181.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.90

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