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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.98, 1,753.80 and 347.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.98, 1,753.80 and 347.22 is: 520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.98 : 1,753.80 = 347.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.98/1,753.80 = 347.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.98x = 1,753.80 × 347.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.98x = 608,954.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,954.44/1,168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.93

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