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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.48, 1,609.86 and 871.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.48, 1,609.86 and 871.24 is: 1,202.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.48 : 1,609.86 = 871.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.48/1,609.86 = 871.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.48x = 1,609.86 × 871.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.48x = 1,402,574.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,574.43/1,166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.40

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