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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.55, 1,750.21 and 821.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.55, 1,750.21 and 821.68 is: 1,231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.55 : 1,750.21 = 821.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.55/1,750.21 = 821.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.55x = 1,750.21 × 821.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.55x = 1,438,112.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,112.55/1,167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.74

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