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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.35, 1,751.03 and 437.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.35, 1,751.03 and 437.05 is: 655.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.35 : 1,751.03 = 437.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.35/1,751.03 = 437.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.35x = 1,751.03 × 437.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.35x = 765,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,287.66/1,168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.02

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