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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.25, 1,752.56 and 437.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.25, 1,752.56 and 437.93 is: 656.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.25 : 1,752.56 = 437.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.25/1,752.56 = 437.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.25x = 1,752.56 × 437.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.25x = 767,498.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,498.60/1,168.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.96

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