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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.07, 1,752.36 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.07, 1,752.36 and 388.08 is: 582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.07 : 1,752.36 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.07/1,752.36 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.07x = 1,752.36 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.07x = 680,055.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,055.87/1,168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.21

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