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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.81, 1,611.78 and 670.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.81, 1,611.78 and 670.58 is: 925.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.81 : 1,611.78 = 670.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.81/1,611.78 = 670.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.81x = 1,611.78 × 670.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.81x = 1,080,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,819.37/1,167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.51

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