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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.56, 1,759.34 and 966.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.56, 1,759.34 and 966.63 is: 1,456.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.56 : 1,759.34 = 966.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.56/1,759.34 = 966.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.56x = 1,759.34 × 966.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.56x = 1,700,630.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,630.82/1,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.57

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