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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.52, 1,751.64 and 843

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.52, 1,751.64 and 843 is: 1,264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.52 : 1,751.64 = 843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.52/1,751.64 = 843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.52x = 1,751.64 × 843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.52x = 1,476,632.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,632.52/1,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.76

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