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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.68, 1,610.51 and 1,041.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.68, 1,610.51 and 1,041.77 is: 1,436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.68 : 1,610.51 = 1,041.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.68/1,610.51 = 1,041.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.68x = 1,610.51 × 1,041.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.68x = 1,677,767.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,767.74/1,167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.84

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