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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168, 1,612.02 and 702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168, 1,612.02 and 702.16 is: 969.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168 : 1,612.02 = 702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168/1,612.02 = 702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168x = 1,612.02 × 702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168x = 1,131,895.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,895.96/1,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.09

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