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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.59, 1,749.90 and 620.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.59, 1,749.90 and 620.03 is: 929.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.59 : 1,749.90 = 620.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.59/1,749.90 = 620.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.59x = 1,749.90 × 620.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.59x = 1,084,990.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,990.50/1,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.26

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