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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.08, 1,751.24 and 437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.08, 1,751.24 and 437.68 is: 656.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.08 : 1,751.24 = 437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.08/1,751.24 = 437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.08x = 1,751.24 × 437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.08x = 766,482.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,482.72/1,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.19

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