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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.05, 1,752.09 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.05, 1,752.09 and 346.32 is: 519.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.05 : 1,752.09 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.05/1,752.09 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.05x = 1,752.09 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.05x = 606,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,783.81/1,168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.48

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