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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.81, 1,753.23 and 438.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.81, 1,753.23 and 438.34 is: 657.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.81 : 1,753.23 = 438.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.81/1,753.23 = 438.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.81x = 1,753.23 × 438.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.81x = 768,510.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,510.84/1,168.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.52

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