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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.19, 1,750.78 and 437.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.19, 1,750.78 and 437.11 is: 655.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.19 : 1,750.78 = 437.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.19/1,750.78 = 437.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.19x = 1,750.78 × 437.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.19x = 765,279.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,279.62/1,167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.66

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