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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.32, 1,610.71 and 725.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.32, 1,610.71 and 725.82 is: 1,001.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.32 : 1,610.71 = 725.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.32/1,610.71 = 725.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.32x = 1,610.71 × 725.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.32x = 1,169,085.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,085.53/1,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.51

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