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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.53, 1,611.13 and 670.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.53, 1,611.13 and 670.13 is: 924.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.53 : 1,611.13 = 670.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.53/1,611.13 = 670.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.53x = 1,611.13 × 670.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.53x = 1,079,656.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,656.82/1,167.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.73

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