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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168, 1,611.84 and 800.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168, 1,611.84 and 800.64 is: 1,104.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168 : 1,611.84 = 800.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168/1,611.84 = 800.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168x = 1,611.84 × 800.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168x = 1,290,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,290,503.58/1,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.88

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