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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.40, 1,611.18 and 864.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.40, 1,611.18 and 864.19 is: 1,193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.40 : 1,611.18 = 864.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.40/1,611.18 = 864.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.40x = 1,611.18 × 864.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.40x = 1,392,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,358.43/1,166.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.72

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