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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.12, 1,611.76 and 670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.12, 1,611.76 and 670.56 is: 925.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.12 : 1,611.76 = 670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.12/1,611.76 = 670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.12x = 1,611.76 × 670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.12x = 1,080,781.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,781.79/1,168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.23

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