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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.10, 1,610.61 and 725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.10, 1,610.61 and 725.20 is: 1,000.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.10 : 1,610.61 = 725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.10/1,610.61 = 725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.10x = 1,610.61 × 725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.10x = 1,168,014.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,014.37/1,167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.78

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