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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.64, 1,611.78 and 887.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.64, 1,611.78 and 887.92 is: 1,225.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.64 : 1,611.78 = 887.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.64/1,611.78 = 887.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.64x = 1,611.78 × 887.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.64x = 1,431,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,131.70/1,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.66

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