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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.84, 1,611.93 and 789.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.84, 1,611.93 and 789.56 is: 1,089.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.84 : 1,611.93 = 789.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.84/1,611.93 = 789.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.84x = 1,611.93 × 789.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.84x = 1,272,708.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,708.10/1,167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.80

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