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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.24, 1,609.78 and 753.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.24, 1,609.78 and 753.80 is: 1,039.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.24 : 1,609.78 = 753.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.24/1,609.78 = 753.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.24x = 1,609.78 × 753.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.24x = 1,213,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,452.16/1,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.59

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