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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.61, 1,753.07 and 346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.61, 1,753.07 and 346.91 is: 520.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.61 : 1,753.07 = 346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.61/1,753.07 = 346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.61x = 1,753.07 × 346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.61x = 608,147.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,147.01/1,168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.40

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