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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.47, 1,610.95 and 643.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.47, 1,610.95 and 643.53 is: 887.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.47 : 1,610.95 = 643.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.47/1,610.95 = 643.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.47x = 1,610.95 × 643.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.47x = 1,036,694.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,694.65/1,167.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.98

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