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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.80, 1,753.14 and 438.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.80, 1,753.14 and 438.39 is: 657.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.80 : 1,753.14 = 438.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.80/1,753.14 = 438.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.80x = 1,753.14 × 438.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.80x = 768,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,559.04/1,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.56

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