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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.21, 1,753.06 and 437.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.21, 1,753.06 and 437.86 is: 657.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.21 : 1,753.06 = 437.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.21/1,753.06 = 437.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.21x = 1,753.06 × 437.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.21x = 767,594.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,594.85/1,168.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.07

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