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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.48, 1,752.84 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.48, 1,752.84 and 438.08 is: 657.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.48 : 1,752.84 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.48/1,752.84 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.48x = 1,752.84 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.48x = 767,884.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,884.15/1,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.16

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