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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.28, 1,749.68 and 436.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.28, 1,749.68 and 436.54 is: 654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.28 : 1,749.68 = 436.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.28/1,749.68 = 436.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.28x = 1,749.68 × 436.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.28x = 763,805.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,805.31/1,167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.35

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