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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.30, 1,753.26 and 438.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.30, 1,753.26 and 438.49 is: 658.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.30 : 1,753.26 = 438.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.30/1,753.26 = 438.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.30x = 1,753.26 × 438.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.30x = 768,786.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,786.98/1,168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.04

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