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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.23, 1,750.77 and 427.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.23, 1,750.77 and 427.29 is: 640.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.23 : 1,750.77 = 427.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.23/1,750.77 = 427.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.23x = 1,750.77 × 427.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.23x = 748,086.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,086.51/1,167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.91

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