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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.21, 1,750.62 and 436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.21, 1,750.62 and 436.59 is: 654.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.21 : 1,750.62 = 436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.21/1,750.62 = 436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.21x = 1,750.62 × 436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.21x = 764,303.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,303.19/1,167.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.81

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