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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.79, 1,751.97 and 959.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.79, 1,751.97 and 959.90 is: 1,440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.79 : 1,751.97 = 959.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.79/1,751.97 = 959.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.79x = 1,751.97 × 959.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.79x = 1,681,716.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,716.00/1,167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.08

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