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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.17, 1,752.30 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.17, 1,752.30 and 388.24 is: 582.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.17 : 1,752.30 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.17/1,752.30 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.17x = 1,752.30 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.17x = 680,312.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,312.95/1,168.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.37

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