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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.68, 1,751.70 and 398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.68, 1,751.70 and 398 is: 597.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.68 : 1,751.70 = 398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.68/1,751.70 = 398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.68x = 1,751.70 × 398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.68x = 697,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,176.60/1,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.06

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