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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.70, 1,751.49 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.70, 1,751.49 and 437.22 is: 655.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.70 : 1,751.49 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.70/1,751.49 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.70x = 1,751.49 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.70x = 765,786.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,786.46/1,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.81

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