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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.79, 1,607.49 and 667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.79, 1,607.49 and 667.60 is: 921.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.79 : 1,607.49 = 667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.79/1,607.49 = 667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.79x = 1,607.49 × 667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.79x = 1,073,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,160.32/1,164.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.33

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