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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.94, 1,607.38 and 667.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.94, 1,607.38 and 667.73 is: 921.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.94 : 1,607.38 = 667.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.94/1,607.38 = 667.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.94x = 1,607.38 × 667.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.94x = 1,073,298.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,298.20/1,164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.34

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