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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.36, 1,751.37 and 387.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.36, 1,751.37 and 387.44 is: 581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.36 : 1,751.37 = 387.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.36/1,751.37 = 387.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.36x = 1,751.37 × 387.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.36x = 678,542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,542.04/1,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.26

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