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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.86, 1,752.05 and 388.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.86, 1,752.05 and 388.10 is: 582.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.86 : 1,752.05 = 388.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.86/1,752.05 = 388.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.86x = 1,752.05 × 388.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.86x = 679,968.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,968.66/1,167.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.23

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