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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.48, 1,611.12 and 643.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.48, 1,611.12 and 643.50 is: 888.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.48 : 1,611.12 = 643.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.48/1,611.12 = 643.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.48x = 1,611.12 × 643.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.48x = 1,036,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,755.72/1,167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.03

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