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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.92, 1,753.70 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.92, 1,753.70 and 347.18 is: 520.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.92 : 1,753.70 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.92/1,753.70 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.92x = 1,753.70 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.92x = 608,839.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,839.06/1,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.86

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