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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.89, 1,753.64 and 389.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.89, 1,753.64 and 389.01 is: 583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.89 : 1,753.64 = 389.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.89/1,753.64 = 389.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.89x = 1,753.64 × 389.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.89x = 682,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,183.50/1,168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.62

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