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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.56, 1,753.31 and 438.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.56, 1,753.31 and 438.35 is: 657.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.56 : 1,753.31 = 438.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.56/1,753.31 = 438.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.56x = 1,753.31 × 438.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.56x = 768,555.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,555.77/1,168.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.69

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