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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.90, 1,610.55 and 905.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.90, 1,610.55 and 905.82 is: 1,249.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.90 : 1,610.55 = 905.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.90/1,610.55 = 905.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.90x = 1,610.55 × 905.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.90x = 1,458,868.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,868.40/1,167.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.14

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