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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.23, 1,751.26 and 398.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.23, 1,751.26 and 398.19 is: 596.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.23 : 1,751.26 = 398.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.23/1,751.26 = 398.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.23x = 1,751.26 × 398.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.23x = 697,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,334.22/1,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.92

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