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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.96, 1,752.19 and 583.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.96, 1,752.19 and 583.27 is: 875.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.96 : 1,752.19 = 583.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.96/1,752.19 = 583.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.96x = 1,752.19 × 583.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.96x = 1,021,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,999.86/1,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.03

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