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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.25, 1,751.12 and 345.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.25, 1,751.12 and 345.46 is: 518.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.25 : 1,751.12 = 345.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.25/1,751.12 = 345.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.25x = 1,751.12 × 345.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.25x = 604,941.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,941.92/1,167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.26

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