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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167, 1,610.48 and 643.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167, 1,610.48 and 643.05 is: 887.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167 : 1,610.48 = 643.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167/1,610.48 = 643.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167x = 1,610.48 × 643.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167x = 1,035,615.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,615.95/1,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.42

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