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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.01, 1,611.09 and 725.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.01, 1,611.09 and 725.46 is: 1,001.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.01 : 1,611.09 = 725.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.01/1,611.09 = 725.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.01x = 1,611.09 × 725.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.01x = 1,168,775.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,775.31/1,167.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.51

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