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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.04, 1,751.64 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.04, 1,751.64 and 346.04 is: 518.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.04 : 1,751.64 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.04/1,751.64 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.04x = 1,751.64 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.04x = 606,137.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,137.51/1,168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.94

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