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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.52, 1,612.13 and 795.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.52, 1,612.13 and 795.73 is: 1,098.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.52 : 1,612.13 = 795.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.52/1,612.13 = 795.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.52x = 1,612.13 × 795.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.52x = 1,282,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,820.20/1,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.76

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