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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.84, 1,752.80 and 438.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.84, 1,752.80 and 438.02 is: 656.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.84 : 1,752.80 = 438.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.84/1,752.80 = 438.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.84x = 1,752.80 × 438.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.84x = 767,761.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,761.46/1,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.86

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