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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.34, 1,752.75 and 346.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.34, 1,752.75 and 346.65 is: 520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.34 : 1,752.75 = 346.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.34/1,752.75 = 346.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.34x = 1,752.75 × 346.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.34x = 607,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,599.49/1,168.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.06

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