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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.58, 1,753.20 and 388.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.58, 1,753.20 and 388.71 is: 583.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.58 : 1,753.20 = 388.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.58/1,753.20 = 388.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.58x = 1,753.20 × 388.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.58x = 681,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,486.37/1,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.18

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