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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,166.87, 1,611.75 and 819.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,166.87, 1,611.75 and 819.11 is: 1,131.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,166.87 : 1,611.75 = 819.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,166.87/1,611.75 = 819.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,166.87x = 1,611.75 × 819.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,166.87x = 1,320,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,192.48/1,166.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.40

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