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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.86, 1,753.48 and 388.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.86, 1,753.48 and 388.87 is: 583.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.86 : 1,753.48 = 388.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.86/1,753.48 = 388.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.86x = 1,753.48 × 388.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.86x = 681,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,865.06/1,168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.36

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