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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.62, 1,752.91 and 347.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.62, 1,752.91 and 347.45 is: 521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.62 : 1,752.91 = 347.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.62/1,752.91 = 347.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.62x = 1,752.91 × 347.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.62x = 609,038.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,038.95/1,168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.16

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