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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.24, 1,752.62 and 388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.24, 1,752.62 and 388.28 is: 582.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.24 : 1,752.62 = 388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.24/1,752.62 = 388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.24x = 1,752.62 × 388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.24x = 680,507.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,507.29/1,168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.51

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