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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.17, 1,751.71 and 398.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.17, 1,751.71 and 398.13 is: 597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.17 : 1,751.71 = 398.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.17/1,751.71 = 398.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.17x = 1,751.71 × 398.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.17x = 697,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,408.30/1,168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.01

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