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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.11, 1,750.91 and 387.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.11, 1,750.91 and 387.06 is: 580.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.11 : 1,750.91 = 387.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.11/1,750.91 = 387.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.11x = 1,750.91 × 387.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.11x = 677,705.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,705.29/1,167.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.67

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