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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.90, 1,611.63 and 725.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.90, 1,611.63 and 725.67 is: 1,001.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.90 : 1,611.63 = 725.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.90/1,611.63 = 725.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.90x = 1,611.63 × 725.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.90x = 1,169,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,511.54/1,167.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.38

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