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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.19, 1,752.56 and 346.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.19, 1,752.56 and 346.44 is: 519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.19 : 1,752.56 = 346.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.19/1,752.56 = 346.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.19x = 1,752.56 × 346.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.19x = 607,155.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,155.15/1,168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.74

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