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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.04, 1,752.37 and 437.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.04, 1,752.37 and 437.63 is: 656.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.04 : 1,752.37 = 437.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.04/1,752.37 = 437.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.04x = 1,752.37 × 437.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.04x = 766,879.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,879.83/1,168.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.55

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