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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.82, 1,751.69 and 679.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.82, 1,751.69 and 679.90 is: 1,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.82 : 1,751.69 = 679.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.82/1,751.69 = 679.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.82x = 1,751.69 × 679.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.82x = 1,190,974.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,974.03/1,167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.83

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