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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.51, 1,610.76 and 793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.51, 1,610.76 and 793.84 is: 1,095.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.51 : 1,610.76 = 793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.51/1,610.76 = 793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.51x = 1,610.76 × 793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.51x = 1,278,685.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,685.72/1,167.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.22

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