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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.26, 1,612.14 and 670.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.26, 1,612.14 and 670.86 is: 925.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.26 : 1,612.14 = 670.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.26/1,612.14 = 670.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.26x = 1,612.14 × 670.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.26x = 1,081,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,520.24/1,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.75

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