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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.93, 1,753.33 and 438.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.93, 1,753.33 and 438.45 is: 657.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.93 : 1,753.33 = 438.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.93/1,753.33 = 438.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.93x = 1,753.33 × 438.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.93x = 768,747.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,747.54/1,168.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.65

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