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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.19, 1,752.56 and 398.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.19, 1,752.56 and 398.69 is: 598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.19 : 1,752.56 = 398.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.19/1,752.56 = 398.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.19x = 1,752.56 × 398.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.19x = 698,723.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,723.77/1,168.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.13

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