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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.70, 1,753.25 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.70, 1,753.25 and 388.80 is: 583.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.70 : 1,753.25 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.70/1,753.25 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.70x = 1,753.25 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.70x = 681,661.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,661.66/1,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.27

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