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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.72, 1,611.54 and 725.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.72, 1,611.54 and 725.64 is: 1,001.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.72 : 1,611.54 = 725.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.72/1,611.54 = 725.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.72x = 1,611.54 × 725.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.72x = 1,169,397.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,397.89/1,167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.44

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