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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.52, 1,611.60 and 1,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.52, 1,611.60 and 1,127.20 is: 1,555.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.52 : 1,611.60 = 1,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.52/1,611.60 = 1,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.52x = 1,611.60 × 1,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.52x = 1,816,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,595.52/1,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.94

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