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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.71, 1,753.40 and 438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.71, 1,753.40 and 438.34 is: 657.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.71 : 1,753.40 = 438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.71/1,753.40 = 438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.71x = 1,753.40 × 438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.71x = 768,582.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,582.07/1,168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.63

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