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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.10, 1,612.22 and 671.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.10, 1,612.22 and 671.09 is: 926.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.10 : 1,612.22 = 671.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.10/1,612.22 = 671.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.10x = 1,612.22 × 671.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.10x = 1,081,937.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,937.08/1,168.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.23

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