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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.53, 1,752.92 and 388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.53, 1,752.92 and 388.37 is: 582.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.53 : 1,752.92 = 388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.53/1,752.92 = 388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.53x = 1,752.92 × 388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.53x = 680,770.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,770.83/1,168.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.59

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