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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.82, 1,752.06 and 346.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.82, 1,752.06 and 346.09 is: 519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.82 : 1,752.06 = 346.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.82/1,752.06 = 346.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.82x = 1,752.06 × 346.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.82x = 606,370.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,370.45/1,167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.23

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