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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.03, 1,750.96 and 438.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.03, 1,750.96 and 438.09 is: 656.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.03 : 1,750.96 = 438.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.03/1,750.96 = 438.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.03x = 1,750.96 × 438.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.03x = 767,078.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,078.07/1,168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.73

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