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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.26, 1,752.62 and 647.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.26, 1,752.62 and 647.99 is: 972.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.26 : 1,752.62 = 647.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.26/1,752.62 = 647.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.26x = 1,752.62 × 647.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.26x = 1,135,668.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,668.23/1,168.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.10

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