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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.42, 1,611.77 and 775.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.42, 1,611.77 and 775.11 is: 1,070.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.42 : 1,611.77 = 775.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.42/1,611.77 = 775.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.42x = 1,611.77 × 775.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.42x = 1,249,295.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,295.17/1,167.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.13

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