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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.50, 1,611.10 and 670.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.50, 1,611.10 and 670.09 is: 924.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.50 : 1,611.10 = 670.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.50/1,611.10 = 670.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.50x = 1,611.10 × 670.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.50x = 1,079,582.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,582.00/1,167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.70

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