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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.75, 1,610.12 and 701.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.75, 1,610.12 and 701.27 is: 967.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.75 : 1,610.12 = 701.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.75/1,610.12 = 701.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.75x = 1,610.12 × 701.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.75x = 1,129,128.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,128.85/1,166.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.76

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