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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.64, 1,611.29 and 636.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.64, 1,611.29 and 636.51 is: 878.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.64 : 1,611.29 = 636.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.64/1,611.29 = 636.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.64x = 1,611.29 × 636.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.64x = 1,025,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,600.58/1,167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.36

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