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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.09, 1,612.10 and 670.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.09, 1,612.10 and 670.75 is: 925.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.09 : 1,612.10 = 670.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.09/1,612.10 = 670.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.09x = 1,612.10 × 670.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.09x = 1,081,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,316.08/1,168.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.71

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