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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.64, 1,607.25 and 870.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.64, 1,607.25 and 870.41 is: 1,200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.64 : 1,607.25 = 870.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.64/1,607.25 = 870.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.64x = 1,607.25 × 870.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.64x = 1,398,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,966.47/1,165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.17

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