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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.35, 1,752.53 and 388.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.35, 1,752.53 and 388.41 is: 582.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.35 : 1,752.53 = 388.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.35/1,752.53 = 388.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.35x = 1,752.53 × 388.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.35x = 680,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,698.24/1,168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.62

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