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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.81, 1,607.43 and 867.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.81, 1,607.43 and 867.39 is: 1,196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.81 : 1,607.43 = 867.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.81/1,607.43 = 867.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.81x = 1,607.43 × 867.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.81x = 1,394,267.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,394,267.83/1,164.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.99

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