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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.89, 1,753.20 and 347.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.89, 1,753.20 and 347.16 is: 520.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.89 : 1,753.20 = 347.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.89/1,753.20 = 347.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.89x = 1,753.20 × 347.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.89x = 608,640.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,640.91/1,168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.70

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