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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.58, 1,752.73 and 346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.58, 1,752.73 and 346.76 is: 520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.58 : 1,752.73 = 346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.58/1,752.73 = 346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.58x = 1,752.73 × 346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.58x = 607,780.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,780.17/1,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.10

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