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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,169.04, 1,753.66 and 388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,169.04, 1,753.66 and 388.86 is: 583.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,169.04 : 1,753.66 = 388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,169.04/1,753.66 = 388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,169.04x = 1,753.66 × 388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,169.04x = 681,928.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,928.23/1,169.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.32

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