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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.32, 1,752.54 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.32, 1,752.54 and 346.62 is: 519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.32 : 1,752.54 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.32/1,752.54 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.32x = 1,752.54 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.32x = 607,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,465.41/1,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.95

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