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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.11, 1,750.92 and 387.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.11, 1,750.92 and 387.35 is: 581.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.11 : 1,750.92 = 387.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.11/1,750.92 = 387.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.11x = 1,750.92 × 387.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.11x = 678,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,218.86/1,167.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.11

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