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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.43, 1,751.19 and 436.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.43, 1,751.19 and 436.87 is: 655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.43 : 1,751.19 = 436.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.43/1,751.19 = 436.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.43x = 1,751.19 × 436.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.43x = 765,042.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,042.38/1,167.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.32

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