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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.33, 1,752.42 and 437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.33, 1,752.42 and 437.84 is: 656.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.33 : 1,752.42 = 437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.33/1,752.42 = 437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.33x = 1,752.42 × 437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.33x = 767,285.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,285.05/1,168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.74

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