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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.09, 1,749.26 and 679.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.09, 1,749.26 and 679.66 is: 1,017.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.09 : 1,749.26 = 679.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.09/1,749.26 = 679.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.09x = 1,749.26 × 679.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.09x = 1,188,899.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,899.38/1,168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.82

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