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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.48, 1,751.22 and 437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.48, 1,751.22 and 437.06 is: 655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.48 : 1,751.22 = 437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.48/1,751.22 = 437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.48x = 1,751.22 × 437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.48x = 765,379.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,379.46/1,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.58

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