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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.02, 1,750.80 and 387.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.02, 1,750.80 and 387.08 is: 580.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.02 : 1,750.80 = 387.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.02/1,750.80 = 387.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.02x = 1,750.80 × 387.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.02x = 677,699.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,699.66/1,167.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.71

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