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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.47, 1,750.65 and 680.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.47, 1,750.65 and 680.66 is: 1,020.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.47 : 1,750.65 = 680.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.47/1,750.65 = 680.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.47x = 1,750.65 × 680.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.47x = 1,191,597.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,597.43/1,167.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.67

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