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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.11, 1,611.90 and 695.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.11, 1,611.90 and 695.97 is: 960.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.11 : 1,611.90 = 695.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.11/1,611.90 = 695.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.11x = 1,611.90 × 695.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.11x = 1,121,834.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,834.04/1,168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.38

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