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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.87, 1,611.60 and 725.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.87, 1,611.60 and 725.77 is: 1,001.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.87 : 1,611.60 = 725.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.87/1,611.60 = 725.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.87x = 1,611.60 × 725.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.87x = 1,169,647.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,647.30/1,167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.52

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