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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.76, 1,751.62 and 398.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.76, 1,751.62 and 398.26 is: 597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.76 : 1,751.62 = 398.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.76/1,751.62 = 398.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.76x = 1,751.62 × 398.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.76x = 697,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,600.18/1,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.38

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