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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.84, 1,752.62 and 438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.84, 1,752.62 and 438.28 is: 657.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.84 : 1,752.62 = 438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.84/1,752.62 = 438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.84x = 1,752.62 × 438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.84x = 768,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,138.29/1,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.18

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