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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.03, 1,609.47 and 901.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.03, 1,609.47 and 901.49 is: 1,243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.03 : 1,609.47 = 901.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.03/1,609.47 = 901.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.03x = 1,609.47 × 901.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.03x = 1,450,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,913.06/1,167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.25

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