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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.97, 1,611.80 and 644.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.97, 1,611.80 and 644.02 is: 888.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.97 : 1,611.80 = 644.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.97/1,611.80 = 644.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.97x = 1,611.80 × 644.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.97x = 1,038,031.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,031.44/1,167.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.75

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