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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.44, 1,610.52 and 869.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.44, 1,610.52 and 869.36 is: 1,199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.44 : 1,610.52 = 869.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.44/1,610.52 = 869.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.44x = 1,610.52 × 869.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.44x = 1,400,121.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,400,121.67/1,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.31

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