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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.08, 1,752.02 and 346.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.08, 1,752.02 and 346.26 is: 519.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.08 : 1,752.02 = 346.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.08/1,752.02 = 346.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.08x = 1,752.02 × 346.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.08x = 606,654.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,654.45/1,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.36

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