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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.59, 1,611.23 and 725.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.59, 1,611.23 and 725.54 is: 1,001.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.59 : 1,611.23 = 725.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.59/1,611.23 = 725.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.59x = 1,611.23 × 725.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.59x = 1,169,000.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,000.13/1,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.21

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