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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.68, 1,752.54 and 437.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.68, 1,752.54 and 437.88 is: 656.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.68 : 1,752.54 = 437.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.68/1,752.54 = 437.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.68x = 1,752.54 × 437.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.68x = 767,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,402.22/1,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.64

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