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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.64, 1,609.63 and 870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.64, 1,609.63 and 870.40 is: 1,201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.64 : 1,609.63 = 870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.64/1,609.63 = 870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.64x = 1,609.63 × 870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.64x = 1,401,021.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,021.95/1,165.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.93

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