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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.45, 1,751.85 and 437.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.45, 1,751.85 and 437.54 is: 656.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.45 : 1,751.85 = 437.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.45/1,751.85 = 437.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.45x = 1,751.85 × 437.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.45x = 766,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,495.69/1,167.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.56

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