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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.93, 1,753.04 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.93, 1,753.04 and 346.98 is: 520.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.93 : 1,753.04 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.93/1,753.04 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.93x = 1,753.04 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.93x = 608,277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,277.26/1,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.37

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