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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.80, 1,759.72 and 966.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.80, 1,759.72 and 966.89 is: 1,456.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.80 : 1,759.72 = 966.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.80/1,759.72 = 966.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.80x = 1,759.72 × 966.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.80x = 1,701,450.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,450.84/1,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.97

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