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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.04, 1,751.40 and 679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.04, 1,751.40 and 679.60 is: 1,019.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.04 : 1,751.40 = 679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.04/1,751.40 = 679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.04x = 1,751.40 × 679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.04x = 1,190,251.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,251.44/1,167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.89

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