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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.42, 1,751.44 and 437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.42, 1,751.44 and 437.07 is: 655.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.42 : 1,751.44 = 437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.42/1,751.44 = 437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.42x = 1,751.44 × 437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.42x = 765,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,501.88/1,167.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.72

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