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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.60, 1,747.32 and 1,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.60, 1,747.32 and 1,015.20 is: 1,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.60 : 1,747.32 = 1,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.60/1,747.32 = 1,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.60x = 1,747.32 × 1,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.60x = 1,773,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,879.26/1,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.25

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