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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.69, 1,752.45 and 346.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.69, 1,752.45 and 346.74 is: 519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.69 : 1,752.45 = 346.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.69/1,752.45 = 346.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.69x = 1,752.45 × 346.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.69x = 607,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,644.51/1,168.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.94

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