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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.09, 1,752.48 and 346.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.09, 1,752.48 and 346.39 is: 519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.09 : 1,752.48 = 346.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.09/1,752.48 = 346.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.09x = 1,752.48 × 346.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.09x = 607,037.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,037.17/1,168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.68

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