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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.31, 1,750.51 and 436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.31, 1,750.51 and 436.66 is: 654.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.31 : 1,750.51 = 436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.31/1,750.51 = 436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.31x = 1,750.51 × 436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.31x = 764,373.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,373.87/1,167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.82

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