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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.52, 1,752 and 437.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.52, 1,752 and 437.62 is: 656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.52 : 1,752 = 437.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.52/1,752 = 437.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.52x = 1,752 × 437.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.52x = 766,710.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,710.24/1,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.70

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