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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.40, 1,752.60 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.40, 1,752.60 and 346.60 is: 519.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.40 : 1,752.60 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.40/1,752.60 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.40x = 1,752.60 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.40x = 607,451.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,451.16/1,168.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.90

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