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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.11, 1,612.98 and 819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.11, 1,612.98 and 819 is: 1,130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.11 : 1,612.98 = 819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.11/1,612.98 = 819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.11x = 1,612.98 × 819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.11x = 1,321,030.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,030.62/1,168.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.91

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