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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.24, 1,610.83 and 669.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.24, 1,610.83 and 669.98 is: 924.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.24 : 1,610.83 = 669.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.24/1,610.83 = 669.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.24x = 1,610.83 × 669.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.24x = 1,079,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,212.48/1,167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.58

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