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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.24, 1,611.48 and 820.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.24, 1,611.48 and 820.48 is: 1,131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.24 : 1,611.48 = 820.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.24/1,611.48 = 820.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.24x = 1,611.48 × 820.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.24x = 1,322,187.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,187.11/1,168.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.78

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