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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.27, 1,743.29 and 1,064.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.27, 1,743.29 and 1,064.77 is: 1,588.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.27 : 1,743.29 = 1,064.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.27/1,743.29 = 1,064.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.27x = 1,743.29 × 1,064.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.27x = 1,856,202.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,202.89/1,168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.85

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