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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.33, 1,752.12 and 388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.33, 1,752.12 and 388.16 is: 582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.33 : 1,752.12 = 388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.33/1,752.12 = 388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.33x = 1,752.12 × 388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.33x = 680,102.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,102.90/1,168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.12

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