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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.02, 1,751.49 and 437.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.02, 1,751.49 and 437.04 is: 655.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.02 : 1,751.49 = 437.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.02/1,751.49 = 437.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.02x = 1,751.49 × 437.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.02x = 765,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,471.19/1,168.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.36

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