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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.54, 1,752.79 and 346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.54, 1,752.79 and 346.82 is: 520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.54 : 1,752.79 = 346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.54/1,752.79 = 346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.54x = 1,752.79 × 346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.54x = 607,902.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,902.63/1,168.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.22

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