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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.81, 1,752.71 and 346.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.81, 1,752.71 and 346.79 is: 520.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.81 : 1,752.71 = 346.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.81/1,752.71 = 346.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.81x = 1,752.71 × 346.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.81x = 607,824.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,824.95/1,168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.04

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