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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.81, 1,751.73 and 437.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.81, 1,751.73 and 437.34 is: 656.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.81 : 1,751.73 = 437.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.81/1,751.73 = 437.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.81x = 1,751.73 × 437.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.81x = 766,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,101.60/1,167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.02

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