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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.92, 1,753.11 and 388.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.92, 1,753.11 and 388.73 is: 583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.92 : 1,753.11 = 388.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.92/1,753.11 = 388.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.92x = 1,753.11 × 388.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.92x = 681,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,477.68/1,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.00

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