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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.64, 1,752.14 and 437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.64, 1,752.14 and 437.72 is: 656.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.64 : 1,752.14 = 437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.64/1,752.14 = 437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.64x = 1,752.14 × 437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.64x = 766,948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,948.91/1,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.84

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