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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.96, 1,753.73 and 347.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.96, 1,753.73 and 347.24 is: 520.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.96 : 1,753.73 = 347.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.96/1,753.73 = 347.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.96x = 1,753.73 × 347.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.96x = 608,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,958.31/1,168.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.94

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