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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.84, 1,751.52 and 534.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.84, 1,751.52 and 534.68 is: 801.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.84 : 1,751.52 = 534.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.84/1,751.52 = 534.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.84x = 1,751.52 × 534.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.84x = 936,502.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,502.71/1,167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.91

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