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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.20, 1,752.00 and 346.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.20, 1,752.00 and 346.28 is: 519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.20 : 1,752.00 = 346.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.20/1,752.00 = 346.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.20x = 1,752.00 × 346.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.20x = 606,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,679.72/1,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.33

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