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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.45, 1,752.98 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.45, 1,752.98 and 388.62 is: 583.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.45 : 1,752.98 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.45/1,752.98 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.45x = 1,752.98 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.45x = 681,241.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,241.14/1,168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.03

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