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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.88, 1,611.48 and 775.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.88, 1,611.48 and 775.48 is: 1,070.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.88 : 1,611.48 = 775.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.88/1,611.48 = 775.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.88x = 1,611.48 × 775.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.88x = 1,249,670.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,670.51/1,167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.03

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