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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.32, 1,611.22 and 747.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.32, 1,611.22 and 747.64 is: 1,031.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.32 : 1,611.22 = 747.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.32/1,611.22 = 747.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.32x = 1,611.22 × 747.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.32x = 1,204,612.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,612.52/1,167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.95

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