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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.08, 1,612.14 and 720.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.08, 1,612.14 and 720.22 is: 994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.08 : 1,612.14 = 720.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.08/1,612.14 = 720.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.08x = 1,612.14 × 720.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.08x = 1,161,090.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,090.27/1,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.01

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