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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.28, 1,767.23 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.28, 1,767.23 and 438.24 is: 657.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.28 : 1,767.23 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.28/1,767.23 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.28x = 1,767.23 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.28x = 774,468.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,468.68/1,178.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.29

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