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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.99, 1,611.80 and 644.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.99, 1,611.80 and 644.03 is: 888.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.99 : 1,611.80 = 644.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.99/1,611.80 = 644.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.99x = 1,611.80 × 644.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.99x = 1,038,036.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,036.27/1,167.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.74

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