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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.26, 1,612.13 and 670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.26, 1,612.13 and 670.82 is: 925.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.26 : 1,612.13 = 670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.26/1,612.13 = 670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.26x = 1,612.13 × 670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.26x = 1,081,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,449.05/1,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.69

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