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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.62, 1,611.25 and 725.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.62, 1,611.25 and 725.51 is: 1,001.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.62 : 1,611.25 = 725.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.62/1,611.25 = 725.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.62x = 1,611.25 × 725.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.62x = 1,168,980.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,980.20/1,167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.16

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