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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.30, 1,752.54 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.30, 1,752.54 and 346.56 is: 519.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.30 : 1,752.54 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.30/1,752.54 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.30x = 1,752.54 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.30x = 607,360.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,360.26/1,168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.87

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