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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.93, 1,751.47 and 387.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.93, 1,751.47 and 387.79 is: 581.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.93 : 1,751.47 = 387.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.93/1,751.47 = 387.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.93x = 1,751.47 × 387.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.93x = 679,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,203.77/1,167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.54

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