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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.37, 1,611.20 and 670.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.37, 1,611.20 and 670.35 is: 925.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.37 : 1,611.20 = 670.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.37/1,611.20 = 670.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.37x = 1,611.20 × 670.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.37x = 1,080,067.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,067.92/1,167.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.21

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