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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.26, 1,750.55 and 345.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.26, 1,750.55 and 345.38 is: 517.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.26 : 1,750.55 = 345.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.26/1,750.55 = 345.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.26x = 1,750.55 × 345.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.26x = 604,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,594.48/1,167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.96

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