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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.03, 1,751.52 and 346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.03, 1,751.52 and 346.02 is: 518.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.03 : 1,751.52 = 346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.03/1,751.52 = 346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.03x = 1,751.52 × 346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.03x = 606,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,060.95/1,168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.87

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