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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.67, 1,610.04 and 872.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.67, 1,610.04 and 872.43 is: 1,202.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.67 : 1,610.04 = 872.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.67/1,610.04 = 872.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.67x = 1,610.04 × 872.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.67x = 1,404,647.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,647.20/1,167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.95

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