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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.77, 1,610.18 and 872.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.77, 1,610.18 and 872.54 is: 1,203.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.77 : 1,610.18 = 872.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.77/1,610.18 = 872.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.77x = 1,610.18 × 872.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.77x = 1,404,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,934.04/1,167.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.10

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