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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.56, 1,611.18 and 670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.56, 1,611.18 and 670.12 is: 924.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.56 : 1,611.18 = 670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.56/1,611.18 = 670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.56x = 1,611.18 × 670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.56x = 1,079,683.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,683.94/1,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.74

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