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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.26, 1,752.68 and 437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.26, 1,752.68 and 437.84 is: 656.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.26 : 1,752.68 = 437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.26/1,752.68 = 437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.26x = 1,752.68 × 437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.26x = 767,393.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,393.41/1,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.87

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