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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.14, 1,751.51 and 437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.14, 1,751.51 and 437.30 is: 656.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.14 : 1,751.51 = 437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.14/1,751.51 = 437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.14x = 1,751.51 × 437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.14x = 765,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,935.32/1,167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.25

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