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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.94, 1,751.48 and 387.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.94, 1,751.48 and 387.80 is: 581.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.94 : 1,751.48 = 387.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.94/1,751.48 = 387.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.94x = 1,751.48 × 387.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.94x = 679,213.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,213.25/1,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.55

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