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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.96, 1,751.72 and 437.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.96, 1,751.72 and 437.39 is: 655.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.96 : 1,751.72 = 437.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.96/1,751.72 = 437.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.96x = 1,751.72 × 437.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.96x = 766,173.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,173.87/1,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.99

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