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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.78, 1,751.64 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.78, 1,751.64 and 346.08 is: 519.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.78 : 1,751.64 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.78/1,751.64 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.78x = 1,751.64 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.78x = 606,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,207.57/1,167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.11

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