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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.30, 1,750.30 and 581

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.30, 1,750.30 and 581 is: 871.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.30 : 1,750.30 = 581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.30/1,750.30 = 581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.30x = 1,750.30 × 581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.30x = 1,016,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,924.30/1,167.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.18

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