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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.71, 1,751.37 and 437.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.71, 1,751.37 and 437.09 is: 655.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.71 : 1,751.37 = 437.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.71/1,751.37 = 437.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.71x = 1,751.37 × 437.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.71x = 765,506.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,506.31/1,167.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.56

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