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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.13, 1,611.93 and 725.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.13, 1,611.93 and 725.95 is: 1,001.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.13 : 1,611.93 = 725.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.13/1,611.93 = 725.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.13x = 1,611.93 × 725.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.13x = 1,170,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,180.58/1,168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.76

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