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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.56, 1,750.90 and 387.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.56, 1,750.90 and 387.42 is: 580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.56 : 1,750.90 = 387.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.56/1,750.90 = 387.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.56x = 1,750.90 × 387.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.56x = 678,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,328.50/1,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.98

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