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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.90, 1,753.79 and 438.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.90, 1,753.79 and 438.62 is: 658.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.90 : 1,753.79 = 438.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.90/1,753.79 = 438.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.90x = 1,753.79 × 438.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.90x = 769,236.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,236.41/1,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.09

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