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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.14, 1,752.10 and 388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.14, 1,752.10 and 388.12 is: 582.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.14 : 1,752.10 = 388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.14/1,752.10 = 388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.14x = 1,752.10 × 388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.14x = 680,025.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,025.05/1,168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.14

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