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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.15, 1,605.89 and 1,009.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.15, 1,605.89 and 1,009.27 is: 1,388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.15 : 1,605.89 = 1,009.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.15/1,605.89 = 1,009.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.15x = 1,605.89 × 1,009.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.15x = 1,620,779.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,779.13/1,167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.67

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