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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.79, 1,750.60 and 436.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.79, 1,750.60 and 436.81 is: 654.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.79 : 1,750.60 = 436.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.79/1,750.60 = 436.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.79x = 1,750.60 × 436.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.79x = 764,668.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,668.65/1,167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.80

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