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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.20, 1,612.08 and 644.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.20, 1,612.08 and 644.25 is: 889.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.20 : 1,612.08 = 644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.20/1,612.08 = 644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.20x = 1,612.08 × 644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.20x = 1,038,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,582.54/1,168.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.05

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