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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.23, 1,612.22 and 670.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.23, 1,612.22 and 670.75 is: 925.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.23 : 1,612.22 = 670.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.23/1,612.22 = 670.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.23x = 1,612.22 × 670.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.23x = 1,081,396.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,396.57/1,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.67

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