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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.14, 1,612.01 and 670.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.14, 1,612.01 and 670.77 is: 925.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.14 : 1,612.01 = 670.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.14/1,612.01 = 670.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.14x = 1,612.01 × 670.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.14x = 1,081,276.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,276.53/1,168.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.64

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