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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.72, 1,751.82 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.72, 1,751.82 and 437.22 is: 655.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.72 : 1,751.82 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.72/1,751.82 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.72x = 1,751.82 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.72x = 765,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,930.74/1,167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.92

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