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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.19, 1,610.72 and 643.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.19, 1,610.72 and 643.25 is: 887.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.19 : 1,610.72 = 643.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.19/1,610.72 = 643.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.19x = 1,610.72 × 643.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.19x = 1,036,098.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,098.86/1,167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.69

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