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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.63, 1,750.43 and 437.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.63, 1,750.43 and 437.21 is: 655.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.63 : 1,750.43 = 437.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.63/1,750.43 = 437.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.63x = 1,750.43 × 437.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.63x = 765,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,305.50/1,167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.43

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