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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.96, 1,752.06 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.96, 1,752.06 and 346.23 is: 519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.96 : 1,752.06 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.96/1,752.06 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.96x = 1,752.06 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.96x = 606,615.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,615.73/1,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.38

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