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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.12, 1,752.84 and 620.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.12, 1,752.84 and 620.08 is: 930.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.12 : 1,752.84 = 620.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.12/1,752.84 = 620.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.12x = 1,752.84 × 620.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.12x = 1,086,901.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,901.03/1,168.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.47

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