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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.03, 1,610.62 and 871.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.03, 1,610.62 and 871.79 is: 1,203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.03 : 1,610.62 = 871.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.03/1,610.62 = 871.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.03x = 1,610.62 × 871.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.03x = 1,404,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,115.20/1,167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.15

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