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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.77, 1,751.88 and 387.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.77, 1,751.88 and 387.89 is: 581.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.77 : 1,751.88 = 387.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.77/1,751.88 = 387.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.77x = 1,751.88 × 387.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.77x = 679,536.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,536.73/1,167.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.91

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