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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.07, 1,752.20 and 388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.07, 1,752.20 and 388.04 is: 582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.07 : 1,752.20 = 388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.07/1,752.20 = 388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.07x = 1,752.20 × 388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.07x = 679,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,921.75/1,168.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.09

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