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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.06, 1,752.32 and 648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.06, 1,752.32 and 648.80 is: 973.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.06 : 1,752.32 = 648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.06/1,752.32 = 648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.06x = 1,752.32 × 648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.06x = 1,136,901.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,901.97/1,168.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.33

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