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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.32, 1,752.81 and 346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.32, 1,752.81 and 346.59 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.32 : 1,752.81 = 346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.32/1,752.81 = 346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.32x = 1,752.81 × 346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.32x = 607,506.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,506.42/1,168.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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