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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.06, 1,749.15 and 647.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.06, 1,749.15 and 647.04 is: 969.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.06 : 1,749.15 = 647.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.06/1,749.15 = 647.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.06x = 1,749.15 × 647.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.06x = 1,131,770.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,770.02/1,167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.76

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