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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.22, 1,751.08 and 387.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.22, 1,751.08 and 387.18 is: 580.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.22 : 1,751.08 = 387.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.22/1,751.08 = 387.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.22x = 1,751.08 × 387.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.22x = 677,983.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,983.15/1,167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.85

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