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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.13, 1,612.23 and 670.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.13, 1,612.23 and 670.77 is: 925.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.13 : 1,612.23 = 670.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.13/1,612.23 = 670.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.13x = 1,612.23 × 670.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.13x = 1,081,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,435.52/1,168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.79

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