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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.15, 1,750.61 and 387.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.15, 1,750.61 and 387.15 is: 580.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.15 : 1,750.61 = 387.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.15/1,750.61 = 387.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.15x = 1,750.61 × 387.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.15x = 677,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,748.66/1,167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.69

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