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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.69, 1,750.96 and 345.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.69, 1,750.96 and 345.74 is: 518.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.69 : 1,750.96 = 345.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.69/1,750.96 = 345.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.69x = 1,750.96 × 345.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.69x = 605,366.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,366.43/1,167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.43

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