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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.39, 1,752.84 and 346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.39, 1,752.84 and 346.74 is: 520.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.39 : 1,752.84 = 346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.39/1,752.84 = 346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.39x = 1,752.84 × 346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.39x = 607,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,779.74/1,168.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.19

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