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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.18, 1,611.75 and 695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.18, 1,611.75 and 695.84 is: 960.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.18 : 1,611.75 = 695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.18/1,611.75 = 695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.18x = 1,611.75 × 695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.18x = 1,121,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,520.12/1,168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.06

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