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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.65, 1,752.18 and 437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.65, 1,752.18 and 437.84 is: 657.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.65 : 1,752.18 = 437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.65/1,752.18 = 437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.65x = 1,752.18 × 437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.65x = 767,174.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,174.49/1,167.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.02

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