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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.14, 1,607.16 and 916.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.14, 1,607.16 and 916.28 is: 1,264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.14 : 1,607.16 = 916.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.14/1,607.16 = 916.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.14x = 1,607.16 × 916.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.14x = 1,472,608.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,608.56/1,164.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.98

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