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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.87, 1,611.70 and 670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.87, 1,611.70 and 670.60 is: 925.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.87 : 1,611.70 = 670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.87/1,611.70 = 670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.87x = 1,611.70 × 670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.87x = 1,080,806.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,806.36/1,167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.45

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