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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.67, 1,753.29 and 346.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.67, 1,753.29 and 346.91 is: 520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.67 : 1,753.29 = 346.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.67/1,753.29 = 346.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.67x = 1,753.29 × 346.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.67x = 608,233.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,233.83/1,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.45

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