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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.80, 1,751.79 and 346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.80, 1,751.79 and 346.06 is: 519.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.80 : 1,751.79 = 346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.80/1,751.79 = 346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.80x = 1,751.79 × 346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.80x = 606,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,224.45/1,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.12

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