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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.13, 1,751.90 and 346.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.13, 1,751.90 and 346.21 is: 519.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.13 : 1,751.90 = 346.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.13/1,751.90 = 346.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.13x = 1,751.90 × 346.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.13x = 606,534.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,534.27/1,168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.23

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