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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.77, 1,752.21 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.77, 1,752.21 and 438.24 is: 657.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.77 : 1,752.21 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.77/1,752.21 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.77x = 1,752.21 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.77x = 767,888.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,888.51/1,168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.01

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