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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.24, 1,750.85 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.24, 1,750.85 and 436.64 is: 654.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.24 : 1,750.85 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.24/1,750.85 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.24x = 1,750.85 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.24x = 764,493.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,493.53/1,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.96

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