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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.82, 1,610.97 and 725.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.82, 1,610.97 and 725.37 is: 1,001.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.82 : 1,610.97 = 725.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.82/1,610.97 = 725.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.82x = 1,610.97 × 725.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.82x = 1,168,549.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,549.31/1,166.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.48

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