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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.09, 1,750.28 and 426.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.09, 1,750.28 and 426.57 is: 639.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.09 : 1,750.28 = 426.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.09/1,750.28 = 426.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.09x = 1,750.28 × 426.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.09x = 746,614.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,614.81/1,167.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.72

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