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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.26, 1,752.40 and 346.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.26, 1,752.40 and 346.51 is: 519.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.26 : 1,752.40 = 346.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.26/1,752.40 = 346.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.26x = 1,752.40 × 346.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.26x = 607,226.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,226.75/1,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.77

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