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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.66, 1,751.28 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.66, 1,751.28 and 398.16 is: 597.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.66 : 1,751.28 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.66/1,751.28 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.66x = 1,751.28 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.66x = 697,289.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,289.64/1,167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.17

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