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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.97, 1,753.07 and 428.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.97, 1,753.07 and 428.41 is: 642.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.97 : 1,753.07 = 428.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.97/1,753.07 = 428.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.97x = 1,753.07 × 428.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.97x = 751,032.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,032.72/1,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.47

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