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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.74, 1,752.90 and 388.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.74, 1,752.90 and 388.76 is: 583.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.74 : 1,752.90 = 388.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.74/1,752.90 = 388.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.74x = 1,752.90 × 388.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.74x = 681,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,448.64/1,168.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.06

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