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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.36, 1,751.85 and 679.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.36, 1,751.85 and 679.74 is: 1,020.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.36 : 1,751.85 = 679.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.36/1,751.85 = 679.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.36x = 1,751.85 × 679.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.36x = 1,190,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,802.52/1,167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.08

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